iCell DopaNeurons PD LRRK2 G2019S, 11299 and Isogenic Control

Human iPSC-derived dopaminergic neurons from a Caucasian male (age 50-59) with a Parkinson's disease phenotype (genotype: LRRK2 (G2019S)), differentiated from blood-derived iPSCs.

Gain insights into familial and sporadic Parkinson’s disease with iCell® DopaNeurons PD LRRK2 G2019S, innate models harboring a pathogenic LRRK2 variant.

  • Consistent culture Derived from human induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs), iCell DopaNeurons provide a pure, reproducible system.
  • Clinical relevance This donor-derived line reflects key Parkinson’s features, including elevated alpha-synuclein (α-syn) accumulation.
  • Isogenic controls The G2019S/G mutation-corrected cell line enables robust investigation of the consequences of LRRK2 mutation.
  • Native characteristics iCell DopaNeurons faithfully reflect primary human dopaminergic neuron morphology and function.
  • Simple implementation Arriving fully differentiated, iCell DopaNeurons are ready to thaw and use, supporting scalable research.
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Mutations in leucine-rich repeat kinase-2 (LRRK2) is an associated risk factor for both familial and sporadic Parkinson’s disease (PD). The LRRK2 kinase is expressed in the brain and is thought to be involved in vesicular trafficking, neurite outgrowth, and protein degradation. The LRRK2 G2019S mutation, the predominant variant associated with PD, is within the kinase domain resulting in elevated kinase activity. 

iCell® DopaNeurons PD LRRK2 were derived from induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells from the Parkinson's Progression Markers Initiative (PPMI). Sponsored by The Michael J. Fox Foundation, PPMI partnered with FUJIFILM Cellular Dynamics (FCDI) to produce a large bank of Parkinson’s donor-derived iPS cells, including lines harboring Parkinson’s-associated genetic mutations, such as LRRK2 G2019S. Each cell line is supported by PPMI donor clinical, imaging, genomics, and biological data. (www.ppmi-info.org)

To enable investigation of the functional consequences of the mutation within this patient-derived line, we used genetic engineering to generate a G2019S/G mutation-corrected isogenic cell line from the same donor.

iCell DopaNeurons lines are differentiated into human midbrain floorplate dopaminergic (DA) neurons according to protocols licensed and adapted from the Lorenz Studer lab (Memorial Sloan Kettering) and industrialized at FCDI. 

Benefits of iCell DopaNeurons PD LRRK2 G2019S and isogenic LRRK2 G2019S/G cell lines:

  • Fully differentiated, >80% pure midbrain DA neurons derived from LRRK2 G2019s donor iPS cells
  • Express midbrain dopaminergic neuron markers (e.g., Lmx1, FoxA2, and TH)
  • Isogenic control LRRK2 G2019S/G mutation-corrected cell line is available.
  • iCell DopaNeurons PD LRRK2 G2019S exhibit:
  • Altered dopamine metabolism
  • Elevated alpha-synuclein protein accumulation
  • Increased neuronal degeneration compared to the apparently healthy normal control iCell DopaNeurons
  • Reduced GCase activity
  • Accessible and consistent model for discovery and toxicology research of Parkinson’s disease
  • View all Parkinson’s Disease iCell DopaNeurons cell lines

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Performance Data

Highly Pure Populations of GBA and LRRK2 Patient-derived iCell DopaNeurons

Top) Immunocytochemistry images of GBA N370S and LRRK2 G2019S iCell DopaNeurons stained for FOXA2 and TH antibodies show consistent purity of the differentiated dopaminergic neurons at day 14 cultures. Bottom) Multiple batches of iCell DopaNeurons were analyzed by flow cytometry for TH, FOXA2, and MAP2 protein expression after 3 div. Consistent expression is observed across cell lines for mutant and normal dopaminergic neurons. Each dot represents one manufactured lot of iCell DopaNeurons.

Profile Patient-derived Parkinson’s Disease iCell DopaNeurons in Phenotypic Assays

A) iCell DopaNeurons (AHN, LRRK2 G2019S and LRRK2 G2019S/G mutation-corrected control) were cultured and imaged over 3 weeks for neurite outgrowth on the Incucyte. Lower neurite complexity in LRRK2 G2019S/G was partially rescued in the mutation-corrected control compared to AHN neurons. B) Development of network in AHN and LRRK2 variant iCell DopaNeurons measured using multielectrode array (MEA). As expected, all iCell DopaNeurons show spontaneous firing events and synchronous bursts, indicative of a healthy neuronal culture. Qualitative differences in these parameters can be observed between control and disease iCell DopaNeurons.

Screen for Alpha-Synuclein Aggregation in Patient-derived DopaNeurons

Left) Representative images of Thioflavin (Th-T) staining for aggregated α-synuclein at 22 div in Parkinson’s (GBA N370S and LRRK2 G2019S) and iCell DopaNeurons from an apparently healthy normal (AHN) donor following 24 incubation with α-synuclein oligomer (4 µM/ml). Right) Quantitation of Th-T staining after 24 and 48 hours following incubation with α-synuclein oligomer shows increased protein aggregation in mutant DopaNeurons (n = 4, One-way ANOVA with Dunnett’s multiple comparisons test) (C).  Meso scale discovery (MSD) assay for α-synuclein accumulation showed increased α-synuclein in GBA, LRRK2, and SNCA DopaNeurons compared to AHN (n = 4, One-way ANOVA with Dunnett’s multiple comparisons test).

Product Highlights

Easy to implement

Shipped cryopreserved with optimized media. Simply thaw and use.

High throughput

Available in multiple unit sizes to support both scalable research and drug screening programs.

Consistent culture

80% tyrosine hydroxylase (TH)-positive dopaminergic neurons provides a robust and reproducible cell culture system.

Backed by clinical data

Generated in partnership with the PPMI and supported by patient clinical information. Visit PPMI for more information.

Biologically relevant

Derived from Parkinson’s Disease donor material and selected for common disease-associated gene mutations.

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