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STEMdiff™ Endothelial Differentiation Kit

Efficient differentiation of human pluripotent stem cells to endothelial cells

STEMdiff™ Endothelial Differentiation Kit

Efficient differentiation of human pluripotent stem cells to endothelial cells

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Product Advantages


  • Efficient generation of hPSC-derived endothelial cells.

  • No cell enrichment or sorting step required.

  • Superior hPSC-derived endothelial expansion compared to FBS-contain media.

What's Included

  • STEMdiff™ Endothelial Induction Medium Kit (Catalog #08005)
    • STEMdiff™ Endothelial Induction Medium, 100 mL
    • STEMdiff™ Endothelial Expansion Basal Medium, 120 mL
    • STEMdiff™ Endothelial Expansion 5X Supplement, 30 mL
    • Animal Component-Free Cell Attachment Substrate, 1 mL
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Overview

STEMdiff™ Endothelial Differentiation Kit (Catalog #08005) includes attachment substrate, animal component-free (ACF) endothelial induction medium, and endothelial expansion medium. It is optimized for the differentiation of human pluripotent stem cells (hPSCs) maintained in ձ𳧸™1 (Catalog #85850), mTeSR™ Plus (Catalog #05825), or TeSR™-E8™ (Catalog #05990) on Corning® Matrigel® to endothelial-like cells. The kit is designed to be used immediately after early mesoderm induction with STEMdiff™ Mesoderm Induction Medium (Catalog #05220), available for purchase separately.

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Specialized Media
Cell Type
Endothelial Cells
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Human
Application
Differentiation
Brand
STEMdiff
Area of Interest
Angiogenic Cell Research, Disease Modeling, Endothelial Cell Biology
Formulation Category
Serum-Free

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Figure 1. Schematic Workflow of Endothelial Induction Using the STEMdiff™ Endothelial Kit

In Phase 1, human embryonic stem (ES) or induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells are cultured in a TeSR™ maintenance medium (mTeSR™ Plus, ձ𳧸™1, or TeSR™-E8™). On Day 1 (Phase 2) of the protocol, cells are ready for induction into early mesoderm progenitor cells by replacing TeSR™ medium with STEMdiff™ Mesodermal Induction Medium (MIM). By Day 3 (Phase 3), STEMdiff™ Mesoderm Induction Medium is replaced with STEMdiff™ Endothelial Induction Medium to derive endothelial cells. On Day 7, cells are passaged 5 - 6 times onto cultureware pre-coated with Animal Component-Free Cell Attachment Substrate in STEMdiff™ Endothelial Expansion Medium (Phase 4).

Figure 2. A Representative Flow Cytometric Analysis of Endothelial Marker Expression in hPSC-Derived Endothelial Cells

Human pluripotent stem cell (hPSC; H9 cell line)-derived endothelial cells were obtained at Day 7 using STEMdiff™ Endothelial Induction Medium. Greater than 85% of the cells were CD34+ and had high levels of CD31 and CD144 expression. With subsequent passages, the proportion of cells expressing endothelial markers (CD34+, CD31, and CD144) increased up to passage 5.

Figure 3. STEMdiff™ Endothelial Differentiation Kit Generates Functional hPSC-Derived Endothelial Cells

Endothelial cells generated from hPSCs (F016 cell line) using the STEMdiff™ Endothelial Differentiation Kit take up acetylated LDL when plated at 10,000 cells/cm2. Cells are able to form tubular networks in vitro in a tube formation assay when plated at 20,000 cells/well in a 96 well-plate for 24 hrs.

Figure 4. Endothelial Cells Expand Faster in STEMdiff™ Endothelial Expansion Medium Compared to Serum-Containing Medium

STEMdiff™ Endothelial Expansion Medium (A) sustains expansion rate in later passages and leads to (B) superior expansion of hPSC (C1 cell line)-derived endothelial cells when compared to serum-containing medium.

Figure 5. hPSC-Derived Endothelial Cells Generated Using the STEMdiff™ Endothelial Differentiation Kit Express High Levels of ACE2

(A) hPSC (C1 cell line)-derived endothelial cells were generated using the STEMdiff™ Endothelial Differentiation Kit and expanded in STEMdiff™ Endothelial Expansion Medium for 6 passages at 10,000 cells/cm2. (B) The cells were then analyzed for expression of angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2). 85% of cells expressed high levels of ACE2.

Protocols and Documentation

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Resources and Publications

Publications (5)

Distinct Inflammatory Responses of hiPSC-Derived Endothelial Cells and Cardiomyocytes to Cytokines Involved in Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor-Associated Myocarditis S. Conte et al. Cells 2025 Sep

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Inflammatory cytokines, particularly interferon-γ (IFN-γ), are markedly elevated in the peripheral blood of patients with immune checkpoint inhibitor-induced myocarditis (ICI-M). Endomyocardial biopsies from these patients also show GBP-associated inflammasome overexpression. While both factors are implicated in ICI-M pathophysiology, their interplay and cellular targets remain poorly characterized. Our aim was to elucidate how ICI-M-associated cytokines affect the viability and inflammatory responses of endothelial cells (ECs) and cardiomyocytes (CMs) using human induced pluripotent stem cell (hiPSC)-derived models. ECs and CMs were differentiated from the same hiPSC line derived from a healthy donor. Cells were exposed either to IFN-γ alone or to an inflammatory cytokine cocktail (CCL5, GZMB, IL-1β, IL-2, IL-6, IFN-γ, TNF-α). We assessed large-scale transcriptomic changes via microarray and evaluated inflammatory, apoptotic, and cell death pathways at cellular and molecular levels. hiPSC-ECs were highly sensitive to cytokine exposure, displaying significant mortality and marked transcriptomic changes in immunity- and inflammation-related pathways. In contrast, hiPSC-CM showed limited transcriptional changes and reduced susceptibility to cytokine-induced death. In both cell types, cytokine treatment upregulated key components of the inflammasome pathway, including regulators (GBP5, GBP6, P2X7, NLRC5), a core component (AIM2), and the effector GSDMD. Increased GBP5 expression and CASP-1 cleavage mirrored the findings found elsewhere in endomyocardial biopsies from ICI-M patients. This hiPSC-based model reveals a distinct cellular sensitivity to ICI-M-related inflammation, with endothelial cells showing heightened vulnerability. These results reposition endothelial dysfunction, rather than cardiomyocyte injury alone, as a central mechanism in ICI-induced myocarditis. Modulating endothelial inflammasome activation, particularly via AIM2 inhibition, could offer a novel strategy to mitigate cardiac toxicity while preserving antitumor efficacy.
A4GALT-targeting siRNA lipid nanoparticles ameliorate Fabry disease phenotype: Greater efficacy in endothelial cells than in podocytes Molecular Therapy. Nucleic Acids 2025 May

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In this study, we explore the therapeutic feasibility of globotriaosylceramide (Gb3) synthase (A4GALT)-specific siRNA-loaded polyhistidine (pHis)-incorporated lipid nanoparticles (HLNPs) for Fabry disease (FD). HLNPs were developed to deliver siRNAs targeting A4GALT using a microfluidic device, with pHis aiding in endosome escape. The therapy was tested on GLA-knockout human-induced pluripotent-stem-cell-derived endothelial cells (GLA-KO-hiPSC-ECs) and podocytes (GLA-KO-hiPSC-PCs). GLA-KO-hiPSCs-ECs or -PCs, upon differentiation, were treated with A4GALT-siRNA-HLNP. Successful intracellular uptake of A4GALT-siRNA-HLNP was confirmed through fluorescence and electron microscopy in both cell types. A4GALT-siRNA-HLNP treatment confirmed both cell types’ stability at 5 ?g/mL. Increased Gb3 deposition and zebra body formation were detected in both cell types, but A4GALT-siRNA-HLNP treatment attenuated these FD phenotypes, demonstrating reduced expression of A4GALT through western blot analysis. RNA sequencing analysis revealed that the expression of transcripts associated with FD was restored by A4GALT-siRNA-HLNP treatment in GLA-KO-hiPSCs-ECs, whereas in GLA-KO-hiPSCs-PCs, this effect was relatively less pronounced. Suppression of A4GALT via siRNA/HLNP treatment significantly rescued FD phenotypes especially in EC, presenting a novel therapeutic approach for FD. Graphical abstract This study highlights the therapeutic potential of A4GALT-siRNA delivered via HLNPs for Fabry disease (FD). In GLA-KO-hiPSC-derived endothelial cells and podocytes, treatment reduced Gb3 accumulation, restored transcriptomic changes, and mitigated FD phenotypes, with stronger effects in endothelial cells, supporting its promise as a novel FD therapy.
Endothelial TREM-1 mediates sepsis-induced blood?brain barrier disruption and cognitive impairment via the PI3K/Akt pathway Journal of Neuroinflammation 2025 May

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The blood?brain barrier (BBB) is a critical selective interface between the central nervous system (CNS) and the blood circulation. BBB dysfunction plays an important role in the neurological damage caused by sepsis. However, the mechanisms underlying the disruption of the BBB during sepsis remain unclear. We established a human induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC)-derived BBB model and reported that treating with sepsis patient serum leads to structural and functional disruption of the BBB. In a cecal ligation and puncture (CLP)-induced mouse model of sepsis, we also observed disruption of the BBB, inflammation in the brain, and impairments in cognition. In both models, we found that the expression of TREM-1 was significantly increased in endothelial cells. TREM-1 knockout specifically in endothelial cells alleviated BBB dysfunction and cognitive impairments. Further study revealed that TREM-1 affects the expression of genes involved in the PI3K/Akt signaling pathway. The protective effects of TREM-1 inhibition on the BBB and cognition were abrogated by PI3K inhibitors. Our findings suggest that endothelial TREM-1 induces sepsis-induced BBB disruption and cognitive impairments via the PI3K/Akt signaling pathway. Targeting endothelial TREM-1 or the PI3K/Akt signaling pathway may be a promising strategy to maintain BBB integrity and improve cognitive function in sepsis patients.Supplementary InformationThe online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12974-025-03469-5.