Integrating stem cell-based experiments in clinical research

Eur Psychiatry. 2020 Jun 15;63(1):e62. doi: 10.1192/j.eurpsy.2020.64.

Abstract

With the seminal discovery of somatic cell reprogramming with defined genetic factors, it is now a routine laboratory procedure to reprogram somatic cells to generate patient-specific induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) [1] Patient-specific iPSCs can be differentiated to generate mature neurons as well as three-dimensional brain organoids that show appropriate functional activity in electrophysiological studies [2,3]. However, there is a significant gap in the thoughtful incorporation of patient-derived neuronal cells in clinical studies addressing disease risk.

MeSH terms

  • Cellular Reprogramming*
  • Humans
  • Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells*
  • Regenerative Medicine*