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Invitrogen™ CTS™ CytoTune™-iPS 2.1 Sendai Reprogramming Kit

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The CTS CytoTune-iPS 2.1 Sendai Reprogramming Kit is the first off-the-shelf reprogramming system designed for clinical and translational research. It delivers efficient, integration-free reprogramming of somatic cells into induced pluripotent stem cells.

The CTS CytoTune-iPS 2.1 Sendai Reprogramming Kit is the first off-the-shelf reprogramming system designed for clinical and translational research. It delivers efficient, integration-free reprogramming of somatic cells into induced pluripotent stem cells. Like the CytoTune-iPS 2.0 Sendai kit, the CTS CytoTune-iPS 2.1 Sendai kit uses Sendai particles to deliver Yamanaka factors that are critical for efficient generation of induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs). This kit includes three vector preparations: polycistronic Klf4–Oct3/4–Sox2 (KOS), L-Myc, and Klf4 and is sufficient to reprogram a minimum of six wells of a six-well plate.

Supports a xeno-free workflow for the generation of iPSC lines

The bovine serum albumin carrier protein was removed from the CTS CytoTune-iPS 2.1 Sendai vector formulation. The preparation contains no animal-derived components at the primary component level, enabling the xeno-free generation of iPSCs from both fibroblasts and blood.

Facilitates customer regulatory filings with extensive testing and traceability documentation

The CTS CytoTune-iPS 2.1 Sendai kit is manufactured at a site with a process that was audited for conformity with current Good Manufacturing Practices for medical devices, 21 CFR Part 820 of the regulation. Full traceability documentation such as Certificate of Origin and Certificate of Analysis are available.

Specifications

Content And Storage • 0.2 mL CTS CytoTune KOS
• 0.2 mL CTS CytoTune Klf4
• 0.2 mL CTS CytoTune L-myc

Store at -70°C.
Delivery Type Sendai
For Use With (Application) Cell and Gene Therapy Research, Development, and Manufacturing
Product Line CTS
Product Type iPSC Reprogramming Kit
Quantity 1 Kit
Shipping Condition Dry Ice
What is CTS?

The Gibco Cell Therapy Systems (CTS) portfolio of cell and gene therapy products are GMP manufactured, safety tested, and backed by regulatory documentation to support your transition from discovery through clinical and commercial manufacturing. Through our CTS solutions, we are committed to helping customers streamline therapeutic development, minimize risk, and ease the burden on their quality systems. Learn more here.

How many transductions can I perform with one CTS CytoTune-iPS 2.1 Sendai Reprogramming Kit?

The CTS CytoTune-iPS 2.1 Sendai Reprogramming Kit is sufficient to reprogram a minimum of six wells in a six-well plate. One well has a surface area of approximately 10 cm2.

Are the reprogramming steps in the CTS CytoTune-iPS 2.1 Sendai Reprogramming Kit different compared to CytoTune-iPS 2.0 Sendai Reprogramming Kit?

No, the reprogramming steps are in principle the same but it is important to consider the difference in titer between the two kits when transducing cells at certain MOIs.

Why is the CTS CytoTune-iPS 2.1 Sendai Reprogramming Kit so much more expensive than the CytoTune-iPS 2.0 Sendai Reprogramming Kit?

It is more expensive because of its label use statement: For research use and non-commercial manufacturing of cell based products for clinical research. CAUTION: Not intended for direct administration into animals or humans. The kit is manufactured according to GMP requirements and the drug master file is available for submission to FDA upon customer request, for use in clinical research.

Why does the CTS CytoTune-iPS 2.1 Sendai Reprogramming Kit contain L-Myc virus instead of c-Myc virus?

The L-Myc virus was chosen over the c-Myc virus because it is considered superior from a safety perspective, for clinical applications (L-myc is reported to have lower transformation/oncogenic potential than c-myc).

What is the difference between the CTS CytoTune-iPS 2.1 Sendai Reprogramming Kit and the CytoTune-iPS 2.0 Sendai Reprogramming Kit?

The CTS CytoTune-iPS 2.1 Sendai vector formulation does not contain the bovine serum albumin carrier protein. Additionally, the preparation contains no animal-derived components at the primary component level. Each virus (i.e., KOS, L-Myc, and Kfl4) comes in a volume of 200 µL instead of 100 µL. The titer of the CTS CytoTune-iPS 2.1 Sendai Reprogramming Kit can range from 0.5 x 10E8 to 2.0 x 10E8 virus particles per mL whereas the titer of the CytoTune-iPS 2.0 Sendai Reprogramming Kit is typically around 1.0 x 10E8 virus particles per mL.

What do I need to know about the CTS CytoTune-iPS 2.1 Sendai Reprogramming Kit if I am interested in reprogramming cells, and my project could be part of clinical research in the near future?

The kit is manufactured according to GMP requirements and the drug master file is available for submission to FDA upon customer request.

What is the label use statement for the CTS CytoTune-iPS 2.1 Sendai Reprogramming Kit?

The label use statement is listed on the Certificate of Analysis (COA) and is as foll:

For research use and non-commercial manufacturing of cell based products for clinical research. CAUTION: Not intended for direct administration into animals or humans.

Now that you offer a CytoTune 2.1 kit, has the CytoTune 2.0 kit been discontinued?

No, we still offer the CytoTune 2.0 kit.

Are the TaqMan Sendai Gene Expression assays compatible with all versions of CytoTune?

The TaqMan Sendai Gene Expression Assays are compatible with both CytoTune 2.0 and CytoTune 2.1, with one exception. The CytoTune 2.0 kit contains a vector which expresses c-Myc, while the CytoTune 2.1 kit contains a vector which expresses L-Myc. As such, the relevant assays should be used in conjunction with each kit (e.g. SEVCYMC for CytoTune 2.0, and SEVLMYC for CytoTune 2.1). All other assays are compatible with both kits.

Can I distinguish between the endogenous and exogenous expression of the genes (SOX2, Kfl4, cMyc, and Oct2)? Do you offer primers that are able to distinguish between endogenous and exogenous expression of these genes?

We do not have such primers for use in endpoint RT-PCR. However, we do offer validated TaqMan Gene Expression assays for each of the exogenous reprogramming genes (https://www.thermofisher.com/order/genome-database/browse/gene-expression/keyword/sendai+taqman). These assays are designed to specifically detect only expression of the exogenous genes found on the Sendai vectors, and will not cross-react with expression of the endogenous versions of these genes. Additionally, these assays can be used to detect the presence of each of the CytoTune Sendai vectors, for determination of clearance of the vectors from established iPSCs.

How do I confirm that my cells were transduced with the Sendai virus?

You can confirm the presence of the Sendai virus in your cells by several methods, including staining with anti-Sendai virus antibody, performing endpoint RT-PCR using the primer sets listed on page 50 in the CytoTune-iPS 2.0 Sendai Reprogramming Kit User Guide (https://assets.thermofisher.com/TFS-Assets/LSG/manuals/cytotune_ips_2_0_sendai_reprog_kit_man.pdf), or real-time RT-PCR using the TaqMan Sendai Gene Expression assays, also listed on page 50 in the CytoTune-iPS 2.0 Sendai Reprogramming Kit User Guide (https://assets.thermofisher.com/TFS-Assets/LSG/manuals/cytotune_ips_2_0_sendai_reprog_kit_man.pdf).