PSC Cardiomyocyte Differentiation Kit
PSC Cardiomyocyte Differentiation Kit
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PSC Cardiomyocyte Differentiation Kit

The Gibco™ PSC Cardiomyocyte Differentiation Kit consists of a set of serum-free and xeno-free media that enable efficient differentiation ofRead more
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A29212011 kit
Catalog number A2921201
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The Gibco™ PSC Cardiomyocyte Differentiation Kit consists of a set of serum-free and xeno-free media that enable efficient differentiation of human pluripotent stem cells (PSCs) to contracting cardiomyocytes in as few as 8 days. Unlike other methods that require multiple components and longer assay duration, the PSC Cardiomyocyte Differentiation Kit can generate cardiomyocytes from pluripotent stem cells in a ready-to-use media format and in less time.

Comprised of three 1X media that require no thawing or mixing, each medium is used consecutively over a total of 14 days, resulting in functional cardiomyocytes that express relevant physiological markers, contract in culture, and can be subsequently maintained in culture for >15 days (maintenance medium also sold separately (Cat. No. A2920801)).

No thawing or mixing required
The PSC Cardiomyocyte Differentiation Kit is comprised of 1X media that do not require frozen storage, so no thawing or mixing of reagents. Simply warm the media and add to PSC culture.

Rapid production of cardiomyocytes
The PSC Cardiomyocyte Differentiation Kit is capable of producing contracting cardiomyocytes in as few as 8 days. Differentiated cardiomyocytes can be subsequently maintained in culture for >15 days.

Generation of high quality cardiomyocytes
Cardiomyocytes generated using the PSC Cardiomyocyte Differentiation Kit are functionally relevant, expressing key markers such as TNNT2, Nkx2.5, MYH6, and α-actinin; and contract in culture.
For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.
Specifications
Cell TypeCardiomyocytes
Quantity1 kit
Shipping ConditionRoom Temperature
Product TypePSC Cardiomyocyte Differentiation Kit
Unit SizeEach
Contents & Storage
• 500 mL Cardiomyocyte Maintenance Medium
• 100 mL Cardiomyocyte Differentiation Medium A
• 100 mL Cardiomyocyte Differentiation Medium B

Store at 2–8° and protect from light.

Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

Is StemFlex Medium compatible with downstream differentiation kits available from Thermo Fisher Scientific?

Yes. We have seen compatibility with the following differentiation kits provided by Thermo Fisher Scientific: PSC Cardiomyocyte Differentiation Kit (Cat. No. A2921201), PSC Definitive Endoderm Induction Kit (Cat. No. A3062601), PSC Neural Induction Medium (Cat. No. A1647801), and PSC Dopaminergic Neuron Differentiation Kit (Cat. No. A3147701).

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I used the Gibco PSC Cardiomyocyte Differentiation Kit and am not seeing good differentiation with my iPSC line. What should I do?

We recommend always using H9 or H7 ESC line as a control in your experiments. We recommend adjusting the cell density or extending the induction time for difficult-to-differentiate iPSC lines.

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I am planning to use the PSC Cardiomyocyte Differentiation Kit. Which markers can I expected my differentiated cells to express?

Cardiomyocytes generated using PSC Cardiomyocyte Differentiation Kit have been tested for key markers such as TNNT2, Nkx2.5, MYH6, and Alpha-Actinin. The Cardiomyocyte Immunocytochemistry Kit (Cat. No. A25973) contains validated antibodies to measure TNNT2 and Nkx2.5 in cultures generated using PSC Cardiomyocyte Differentiation Kit.

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How long can I maintain differentiated cells in culture using the Gibco PSC Cardiomyocyte Differentiation Kit?

Differentiated cells can be maintained for a month or longer for long-term studies. We recommend the use of Gibco Geltrex Matrix for long-term cultures.

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Which population of cardiomyocytes is produced using the PSC Cardiomyocyte Differentiation Kit?

The population of cardiomyocytes produced is a mix of atrial and ventricular cells. Over time, cultures become more ventricular.

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Citations & References (10)

Citations & References
Abstract
Cardiac disease modeling using induced pluripotent stem cell-derived human cardiomyocytes.
Authors:Dell'Era P, Benzoni P, Crescini E, Valle M, Xia E, Consiglio A, Memo M,
Journal:
PubMed ID:25815118
Causative mutations and variants associated with cardiac diseases have been found in genes encoding cardiac ion channels, accessory proteins, cytoskeletal components, junctional proteins, and signaling molecules. In most cases the functional evaluation of the genetic alteration has been carried out by expressing the mutated proteins in in-vitro heterologous systems. While ... More
Generation of the human induced pluripotent stem cell (hiPSC) line PSMi004-A from a carrier of the KCNQ1-R594Q mutation.
Authors:Mura M, Lee YK, Pisano F, Ginevrino M, Boni M, Calabrò F, Crotti L, Valente EM, Schwartz PJ, Tse HF, Gnecchi M
Journal:Stem Cell Res
PubMed ID:30974404
'We generated human induced pluripotent stem cells (hiPSCs) from dermal fibroblasts of a male carrier of the heterozygous mutation c.1781?G?>?A p.R594Q on the KCNQ1 gene. hiPSCs, generated using four retroviruses each encoding for OCT4, SOX2, KLF4 and cMYC, display pluripotent stem cell characteristics, and can be differentiated into spontaneously beating ... More
Reprogramming of Urine-Derived Renal Epithelial Cells into iPSCs Using srRNA and Consecutive Differentiation into Beating Cardiomyocytes.
Authors:Steinle H, Weber M, Behring A, Mau-Holzmann U, von Ohle C, Popov AF, Schlensak C, Wendel HP, Avci-Adali M
Journal:Mol Ther Nucleic Acids
PubMed ID:31476669
'The generation of induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) from patient''s somatic cells and the subsequent differentiation into desired cell types opens up numerous possibilities in regenerative medicine and tissue engineering. Adult cardiomyocytes have limited self-renewal capacity; thus, the efficient, safe, and clinically applicable generation of autologous cardiomyocytes is of great ... More
Generation of human iPS cell line CBTCi001-A from dermal fibroblasts obtained from a healthy donor.
Authors:Martins GLS, Paredes BD, Sampaio GLA, Nonaka CKV, da Silva KN, Allahdadi KJ, França LSA, Soares MBP, Dos Santos RR, Souza BSF
Journal:Stem Cell Res
PubMed ID:31706097
Human-induced pluripotent stem cell (hiPSC) CBTCi001-A line was generated from a healthy 30-year old male dermal fibroblasts using non-integrative reprogramming method using episomal-based plasmids expressing OCT4, SOX2, KLF4, and MYCL. Characterization of CBTCi001-A was confirmed by the expression of typical markers of pluripotency and differentiation potential in vitro. ... More
Generation of the human induced pluripotent stem cell (hiPSC) line PSMi007-A from a Long QT Syndrome type 1 patient carrier of two common variants in the NOS1AP gene.
Authors:Mura M, Pisano F, Stefanello M, Ginevrino M, Boni M, Calabrò F, Crotti L, Valente EM, Schwartz PJ, Brink PA, Gnecchi M
Journal:Stem Cell Res
PubMed ID:30878014
We generated human induced pluripotent stem cells (hiPSCs) from a symptomatic Long QT Syndrome (LQTS) type 1 patient, belonging to a South African (SA) founder population segregating the heterozygous mutation c.1022C?>?T p.A341V on the KCNQ1 gene. The patient is also homozygous for the two minor variants rs4657139 and rs16847548 on ... More