Human iPS RT-PCR Primer Set
Human iPS RT-PCR Primer Set
Human iPS RT-PCR Primer Set
tem cells have two distinguishing features: 1. They have the ability to grow indefinitely in an undifferentiated state and 2. They maintain pluripotency, the potential to develop into any type of cell. Embryonic stem (ES) cells were first isolated from inner cell mass of mammalian blastocysts. Induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells are cells reprogrammed from adult cells. iPS cells resemble ES cells in morphology, proliferation, gene expression, and teratoma formation. They all form tightly packed and flat colonies of cells, characterized by large nuclei and scant cytoplasm [1]. Both types of stem cells can spontaneously differentiate or undergo induced or directed cell fate commitment. One simple method for analyzing the differentiation status of iPS or ES cells is to use RT-PCR. As demonstrated by Takahashi et al. in their landmark article in Cell, RT-PCR analysis of a set of ES cell markers should provide clear identification of stem cell colonies. In addition, RT-PCR was performed to demonstrate the presence of all three germ layers, or specific differentiation pathways.
Description
The aim of Alleles iPS RT-PCR primer sets is to provide researches with an efficient tools to initiate work in the iPS or ES field. Primers are suitable for analyzing the reprogramming or differentiation stage of iPS or ES cells. Instead of ordering individual oligos, complete sets of primers, as precisely defined and tested in Takahashi et al. 2007 [1], are conveniently and sufficiently provided for 50 reactions for each gene. Each batch of primers is vigorously tested for oligo integrity.
The following procedure is suggested as a starting point when using Taq polymerase:
Features
Pre-tested and complete set of RT-PCR primers for: 25 stem cell marker genes and 18 germ layer specific neuron or cardiomyocyte differentiation marker genes with housekeeping control. All sequences are identical to those as published by Takahashi et al. in their 2007 publication in Cell that demonstrated human iPS for the first time. All oligos were produced in-house at Allele Biotech with quality control provided at uniform concentrations for easy reaction setup. Additional controls are included
Volume 5 units 1l 1 l 1 l 5 l 1 l
Downstream genespecific primer (20 M) 10 X PCR buffer 10 mM dNTP mix Nuclease-free water
Contents
dT(20) primer for reverse transcription (50 l at 20 M) 45 pairs of RT-PCR primers
Primers are provided for 25 ES marker genes, 8 germ layer markers, 6 neuron markers, 4 cardiomyocute markers, 2 control house-keeping genes, as in [1]. Information is provided in Table 1-2 on the next page.
Perform 30 40 cycles of PCR amplification (2-step) as follows: Denature 94C for 30 sec Anneal 58C for 30 sec Anneal and extend 72C for 1min
1.
Takahashi, K., et al., Induction of pluripotent stem cells from adult human fibroblast by defined factors. Cell, 2007. 131(5): p. 861-72.
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