Improved human hematopoietic reconstitution in HepaRG co-transplanted humanized NSG mice

BMB Rep. 2020 Sep;53(9):466-471. doi: 10.5483/BMBRep.2020.53.9.304.

Abstract

Several humanized mouse models are being used to study humanspecific immune responses and diseases. However, the pivotal needs of fetal tissues for the humanized mice model have been huddled because of the demand for ethical and medical approval. Thus, we have verified the hematopoietic and immunomodulatory function of HepaRG and developed a new and easy humanized mouse model to replace the use of fetal liver tissue. HepaRG co-transplanted Hu-NSG mice significantly increased CD45+ lymphocytes and CD19+ B cells and CD3+ T cells than normal Hu-NSG, suggesting enhanced reconstitution of the human immune system. These results have improved the applicability of humanized mice by developing new models easily accessible. [BMB Reports 2020; 53(9): 466-471].

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Antigens, CD19 / immunology
  • B-Lymphocytes / immunology
  • CD3 Complex / immunology
  • Cells, Cultured
  • Disease Models, Animal
  • Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation*
  • Humans
  • Leukocyte Common Antigens / immunology
  • Mice
  • Mice, Inbred NOD
  • Mice, SCID
  • T-Lymphocytes / immunology

Substances

  • Antigens, CD19
  • CD19 antigen, mouse
  • CD3 Complex
  • Leukocyte Common Antigens
  • Ptprc protein, mouse