Abstract
Alpha-smooth muscle actin (α-SMA) is encoded by ACTA2 and is a key protein in the cellular contractile system of various mesodermal cell types, including hepatic stellate cells (HSCs), smooth muscle cells, and cardiomyocytes. α-SMA, which is a key protein in the development of hepatic fibrosis, is widely used as a reliable marker of HSC activation. Here, we generated an ACTA2-EGFP reporter human induced pluripotent stem cell line, KITi001-C-41, using a CRISPR/Cas9-based knock-in system. These reporter hiPSC lines can be used for lineage tracing of mesodermal cells and for screening of HSC activation factors.
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