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ioMicroglia TREM2 R47H/WT are opti-ox deterministically programmed microglia carrying a genetically engineered heterozygous R47H mutation in the TREM2 gene encoding the triggering receptor expressed on myeloid cells 2 protein. The TREM2 R47H mutation has been linked with increased risk of late-onset Alzheimer's disease (AD).
These cells offer a functional, rapidly maturing, and disease relevant system to study the role of the TREM2 R47H mutation in late-onset AD, alongside a genetically matched wild-type control.
Related disease model cells are available with a homozygous TREM2 R47H mutation, and both can be used alongside their genetically matched control, ioMicroglia. The disease model cells and the wild-type control offer a physiologically relevant model to investigate the impact of the TREM2 R47H mutation on cellular and molecular mechanisms and function in late-onset AD.
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Making True Comparisons
Pair the ioDisease Model Cells with the genetically matched wild-type ioMicroglia to directly investigate the effect of the mutant TREM2 protein on late-onset AD.
Quick
Rapidly maturing cells that are ready to use within 10 days post-revival, in mono- and co-cultures.
Functional
Disease model cells display key phagocytic and cytokine secretion functions.
ioMicroglia TREM2 R47H/WT are delivered in a cryopreserved format and are programmed to rapidly mature upon revival in the recommended media. The protocol for the generation of these cells is a three-phase process: an Induction phase that is carried out at ÎÞÓǶÌÊÓƵ, Phase 1: Stabilisation for 24 hours, Phase 2: Maturation for a further 9 days, Phase 3: the Maintenance phase. Cells are ready to use from day 10.
Disease model cells express key microglia markers comparably to the genetically matched wild-type control
Immunofluorescent staining on day 10 post-revival demonstrates similar homogenous expression of microglia markers P2RY12 and IBA1 and ramified morphology in the disease model clone compared to the genetically matched wild-type (WT) control. 100X magnification.
Disease model cells show expected ramified morphology by day 10
The disease model clone matures rapidly and key ramified morphology can be identified by day 4 and continues through to day 10, similarly to the WT control. Day 1 to 10 post-thawing; 100x magnification.
Disease model cells show a reduced proportion of phagocytosis of E.coli particles compared to the genetically matched wild-type control
Phagocytosis was analysed at day 10 post-revival after incubation with 1 µg/0.33 cm2 pHrodo RED labelled E. coli particles for 24 hours +/- cytochalasin D control. The graph displays the proportion of cells phagocytosing E. coli particles over 24 hours and shows that the disease model clone displays a reduced proportion of phagocytosis than the WT control. Images were acquired every 30 mins on the Incucyte® looking at red fluorescence and phase contrast. Three technical replicates were performed per experiment.
Disease model cells show a reduced degree of phagocytosis of E. coli particles compared to the genetically matched wild-type control
Phagocytosis was analysed at day 10 post-revival after incubation with 1 µg/0.33 cm2 pHrodo RED labelled E. coli particles for 24 hours +/- cytochalasin D control. The graph displays the fluorescence intensity per cell displaying degree of phagocytosis per cell and shows that the disease model clone displays a reduced degree of phagocytosis per cell than the WT control. Images were acquired every 30 mins on the Incucyte® looking at red fluorescence and phase contrast. Three technical replicates were performed per experiment.
Disease model cells display reduced secretion of pro-inflammatory cytokines upon activation compared to the genetically matched wild-type control
Cytokine secretion was analysed at day 10 post-revival after stimulation with LPS 100 ng/ml and IFNɣ 20 ng/ml for 24 hours. This revealed that the disease model clone secretes the predominantly pro-inflammatory cytokines, IL-6, IL-8, IL-10, IL-12p70, IL-1β, and TNF⺠at a lower level than the WT control. Supernatants were harvested and analysed using MSD V-plex Proinflammatory Kit. Three technical replicates were performed per experiment.
Starting material
Human iPSC line
Seeding compatibility
6, 12, 24, 96 & 384 well plates
Shipping info
Dry ice
Donor
Caucasian adult male (skin fibroblast)
Vial size
Small: >1.5 x 10ⶠviable cells
Quality control
Sterility, protein expression (ICC), functional phagocytosis and cytokine secretion assays
Differentiation method
opti-ox deterministic cell programming
Recommended seeding density
37,000 to 39,500 cells/cm²
User storage
LN2 or -150°C
Format
Cryopreserved cells
Product use
ioCells are for research use only
Genetic modification
Heterozygous R47H mutation in the TREM2 gene
Applications
Alzheimer's disease modelling
Drug discovery and development
Neuroinflammation modelling
Phagocytosis assays
Cytokine response assays
Co-culture studies
Available clones
io1038S: ioMicroglia TREM2 R47H/WT (CL86)
Elise Malavasi, PhD
Principal Scientist
Concept Life Sciences
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2024
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