PSC Quality Control

Human embryonic stem (ES) cells and induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells are powerful tools for studying human development, modeling disease, and generating differentiated cell types for regenerative medicine and drug discovery. As pluripotent stem cell–based therapies advance through clinical trials worldwide, maintaining the quality, stability, and genetic integrity of these cells during long-term culture is essential for ensuring reliable research outcomes and supporting safe clinical translation.

To further support your hPSC-based research, STEMCELL also provides hPSC-related services to help you achieve consistent, impactful results while ensuring cell quality, efficient differentiation, and alignment with ISSCR Standards for Research. Offerings include Comprehensive Characterization Solutions and CRISPR-Cas9 Genome Editing Services, as well as custom solutions tailored to your specific research needs.

Products

Cell Culture Media and Supplements 4 (15)

eTeSR™

Stabilized, feeder-free medium for single-cell passaging of human pluripotent stem cells
TeSR™-AOF

cGMP, animal origin-free, stabilized, feeder-free maintenance medium for human ES and iPS cells
TeSR™-E8™

Feeder-free, animal component-free culture medium for maintenance of hESCs and hiPSCs
mTeSR™3D

Serum-free media for suspension culture of hESCs and hiPSCs

Cell Engineering and Molecular Tools 4 (2)

hPSC Genetic Analysis Kit

qPCR analysis kit for detecting the majority of karyotypic abnormalities reported in human ESCs and iPSCs
Human Pluripotent Stem Cell Trilineage Differentiation qPCR Array

For characterization of hPSC trilineage differentiation to endoderm, mesoderm, and ectoderm germ layers

Cell Storage Media 4 (3)

FreSR™-S

Animal component-free medium for cryopreserving ES and iPS cells as single cells
CryoStor® CS10

cGMP-manufactured, animal component-free, defined cryopreservation medium with 10% DMSO
mFreSR™

Serum-free cryopreservation medium for human ES and iPS cells

Cultureware and General Supplies 4 (5)

AggreWell™ HT

High-throughput 96-well microwell culture plates for easy and reproducible production of embryoid bodies and spheroids
CellSTACK®

Polystyrene CellSTACK® with vent caps; 1-, 2-, 5-, or 10-chamber format
AggreWell™400

Microwell culture plates for easy and reproducible production of embryoid bodies and spheroids
AggreWell™800

Microwell culture plates for easy and reproducible production of embryoid bodies and spheroids

Instruments and Software 4 (3)

ThawSTAR® CFT2 Automated Thawing System

Automated cell thawing system for consistent thawing performance
ThawSTAR® CB Automated Thawing System

Automated high-volume cell thawing system for consistent performance
PBS-MINI MagDrive Bioreactor

Compact bioreactor with single-use vessels for high-throughput, 3D suspension culture of hPSCs and other cell types

Primary and Cultured Cells 4 (15)

Human iPSC-Derived Microglia

Frozen microglia differentiated from human induced pluripotent stem cell line, SCTi003-A
Human iPSC Line, SCTi003-A-3, ABCA4 Knockout

Human pluripotent stem cell line, frozen, CRISPR-edited from SCTi003-A, for Stargardt disease and retinal research
Human iPSC Line, SCTi003-A-2, APP K670N/M671L (Swedish Mutation)

Human pluripotent stem cell line, frozen, CRISPR-edited from SCTi003-A, for familial Alzheimer’s disease research
Human iPSC Line, SCTi003-A-1, APOE e4/e4

Human pluripotent stem cell line, frozen, CRISPR-edited from SCTi003-A, for Alzheimer’s disease and neurodegenerative research

Tissue and Cell Culture Dissociation Reagents 4 (3)

Gentle Cell Dissociation Reagent

cGMP, enzyme-free cell dissociation reagent
ACCUTASE™

Cell detachment solution
ReLeSR™

cGMP, enzyme-free human pluripotent stem cell selection and passaging reagent

Antibodies 4 (9)

Anti-Human TRA-2-54 Antibody, Clone TRA-2-54/2J

Mouse monoclonal IgG1 antibody against human, chimpanzee, gibbon TRA-2-54 (tissue non-specific alkaline phosphatase)
Anti-Mouse OCT4 (OCT3) Antibody, Clone 40

Mouse monoclonal IgG1 antibody against human, mouse OCT4 (OCT3)
Anti-Human OCT4 (OCT3) Antibody, Clone 3A2A20

Mouse monoclonal IgG2b antibody against human OCT4 (OCT3)
Anti-Human TRA-1-81 Antibody, Clone TRA-1-81

Mouse monoclonal IgM antibody against human, rat, rhesus TRA181

Matrices and Substrates 4 (5)

CellAdhere™ Dilution Buffer

Dilution buffer for matrix proteins, e.g. Vitronectin XF™
Vitronectin XF™

Defined, xeno-free matrix that supports the growth and differentiation of human pluripotent stem cells under serum-free, feeder-free conditions
STEMmatrix™ Spike-In

Defined, pre-coating-free matrix for serum-free, feeder-free maintenance of human pluripotent stem cells
STEMmatrix™ BME

Basement membrane extract that supports feeder-free expansion and differentiation of hPSCs