Histocompatible embryonic stem cells by parthenogenesis

Science. 2007 Jan 26;315(5811):482-6. doi: 10.1126/science.1133542. Epub 2006 Dec 14.

Abstract

Genetically matched pluripotent embryonic stem (ES) cells generated via nuclear transfer or parthenogenesis (pES cells) are a potential source of histocompatible cells and tissues for transplantation. After parthenogenetic activation of murine oocytes and interruption of meiosis I or II, we isolated and genotyped pES cells and characterized those that carried the full complement of major histocompatibility complex (MHC) antigens of the oocyte donor. Differentiated tissues from these pES cells engrafted in immunocompetent MHC-matched mouse recipients, demonstrating that selected pES cells can serve as a source of histocompatible tissues for transplantation.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Cell Differentiation
  • Cell Line
  • Chromosome Segregation
  • Embryonic Stem Cells / cytology
  • Embryonic Stem Cells / immunology*
  • Embryonic Stem Cells / physiology
  • Female
  • Genotype
  • H-2 Antigens / genetics*
  • H-2 Antigens / immunology*
  • Heterozygote
  • Histocompatibility Antigens Class II / genetics
  • Histocompatibility Antigens Class II / immunology
  • Histocompatibility*
  • Major Histocompatibility Complex*
  • Meiosis
  • Mice
  • Mice, Inbred C57BL
  • Mice, Inbred CBA
  • Oocytes / cytology
  • Oocytes / immunology
  • Parthenogenesis*
  • Pluripotent Stem Cells / cytology
  • Pluripotent Stem Cells / immunology*
  • Pluripotent Stem Cells / physiology
  • Polymerase Chain Reaction
  • Recombination, Genetic
  • Stem Cell Transplantation

Substances

  • H-2 Antigens
  • H-2A(b) antigen, mouse
  • H-2K(K) antigen
  • Histocompatibility Antigens Class II