SCTi003-A-5

The cell line is not validated yet.

General

iPSC Line

hPSCreg name SCTi003-A-5
Cite as:
SCTi003-A-5
iPSC line type Human induced pluripotent stem cell (hiPSC)
Similar iPSC lines No similar lines found.
Last update 11th September 2026
Notes Genome-edited Human iPSC Line, SCTi003-A-5, SNCA A53T, referred to as SCTi003-A-5, was generated by CRISPR/Cas9 technology, which introduced the SNCA A53T (c.157G>A) missense mutation into the endogenous alpha-synuclein (SNCA) locus. The A53T mutation was the first genetic mutation identified in familial Parkinson’s disease (PD) and is characterized by an increased propensity for alpha-synuclein aggregation into toxic oligomers and fibrils. This mutation is associated with early-onset Parkinsonism, rapid disease progression, and significant neurodegeneration of dopaminergic neurons (Ohgita et al.; Pushmann et al.).

This product’s parental human induced pluripotent stem cell (hiPSC) line, Healthy Control Human iPSC Line, Female, SCTi003-A (Catalog #200-0511) is a well characterized control line derived from peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) of a 48-year-old donor. Targeted gene modifications were confirmed by Sanger sequencing. Post-editing, extensive quality control procedures were undertaken in the manufacturing process for SCTi003-A-5 to ensure optimal product performance and reproducibility. SCTi003-A-5 is karyotypically stable, expresses markers of the undifferentiated state, and remains capable of directed differentiation into all three germ layers including neural lineage cells relevant for PD research. This genome-edited hiPSC line and its isogenic parental hiPSC line provide a genetically defined tool for modeling synucleinopathy, investigating protein aggregation mechanisms, and preclinical evaluation of neuroprotective therapeutics.

SCTi003-A-5 is manufactured using mTeSR™ Plus (Catalog #100-0276) and is compatible with STEMdiff™ cell culture media, allowing for standardized high-quality maintenance and differentiation to various cell types, such as midbrain neurons, astrocytes, and microglia.

Cells were obtained using Institutional Review Board (IRB)-approved consent forms and protocols.
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Provider

Generator STEMCELL Technologies Inc. (SCT)
Owner STEMCELL Technologies Inc. (SCT)
Distributors
Derivation country United States

External iPSC Databases

BioSamples SAMEA123396601

General iPSC Information

* Is the cell line readily obtainable for third parties?
Yes
Research use: allowed
Clinical use: not allowed
Commercial use: allowed
Additional restrictions:

For in vitro research use only. Not approved for diagnostic, therapeutic, or clinical applications. Not approved for human or veterinary use in vivo.

Subclone of

iPSC Genetic Modification

Disease/phenotype related modifications
Synonyms
  • Parkinson disease
  • Parkinson's disease
  • paralysis agitans
  • PD
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Genetic modifications
Isogenic modification
4q22.1
NM_000345.4:c.157G>A; NM_000345.4:c.159A>T
NP_000336.1:p.Ala53Thr
Homozygous
The SCTi003-A-5 iPSC line was derived from the parental SCTi003-A line, which originated from a healthy female donor with a wild-type SNCA genotype. Using CRISPR-Cas9 genome editing, a pathogenic c.157G>A substitution producing p.Ala53Thr was introduced together with a synonymous c.159A>T substitution that preserves the encoded amino acid while facilitating precise genome editing. These edits were introduced in both alleles, in exon 4 of the SNCA gene (NM_000345.4) around the codon encoding Ala53, including the pathogenic rs104893877 substitution and a synonymous nucleotide change. These changes converted codon 53 from GCA to ACT, resulting in the p.Ala53Thr (A53T) substitution and producing a homozygous SNCA A53T genotype. This engineered line models the SNCA A53T genotype, a variant strongly linked to increased early-onset Parkinson’s Disease risk, and serves as a well-characterized genetic model for disease research and therapeutic testing.
Mutated

Donor Information

General Donor Information

Sex female
Ethnicity Self-declared race/ethnicity = White
Ancestry = 100% European

Phenotype and Disease related information (Donor)

Diseases No disease was diagnosed.
Is the medical history available upon request? No
Is clinical information available? No

Other Genotyping (Donor)

Is there genome-wide genotyping or functional data available?
No

External Databases (Donor)

BioSamples SAMEA11371632

Ethics

Also have a look at the ethics information for the parental line SCTi003-A .
Is there an MTA available for the cell line? No
For generation of the cell line, who was the supplier of any recombined DNA vectors or commercial kits used?
Are you aware of any constraints on the use or distribution of the cell line from the owner or any parties identified in the query above? No

iPSC Derivation

General

The source cell information can be found in the parental cell line SCTi003-A.

Reprogramming method

Vector type Non-integrating
Vector Proprietary non-integrating reprogramming technology
Is reprogramming vector detectable?
No
Methods used
PCR
Notes on reprogramming vector detection Clearance confirmed at passage 21

Vector free reprogramming

Type of used vector free reprogramming factor(s)
None

Other

Derived under xeno-free conditions
No
Derived under GMP?
No
Available as clinical grade?
No

iPSC Culture Conditions

Surface coating Matrigel/Geltrex
Feeder cells
No
Passage method Enzyme-free cell dissociation
ReLeSR™
O2 Concentration 20 %
CO2 Concentration 5 %
Medium mTeSR™ Plus
Has Rock inhibitor (Y27632) been used at passage previously with this iPSC line?
Yes
Has Rock inhibitor (Y27632) been used at cryo previously with this iPSC line?
No
Has Rock inhibitor (Y27632) been used at thaw previously with this iPSC line?
No

iPSC Characterisation

Analysis of undifferentiated iPSCs
Marker Expressed Immunostaining RT-PCR Flow Cytometry Enzymatic Assay Expression Profiles
POU5F1 (OCT-4)
Yes
TRA 1-60
Yes
SCTi003-A-5 Morphology.png
Figure 2. Cells from Human iPSC Line, SCTi003-A-5, SNCA A53T Exhibit High-Quality Morphology in Routine Culture.

Cryopreserved cells from the SCTi003-A-5 line were thawed and maintained in mTeSR™ Plus (Catalog #100-1130) on Corning® Matrigel® Matrix. Cells were cultured at 37°C and subsequently analyzed on Day 7 by brightfield microscopy. (A) The resulting iPSC colonies have densely packed cells and show multi-layering when ready to be passaged. (B,C) Cells retain prominent nucleoli and high nuclear-to-cytoplasmic ratios.
Differentiation Potency
Endoderm
Ont Id: UBERON_0000925
In vitro directed differentiation
Marker Expressed
SOX17
Yes
CXCR4
Yes
Protocol or reference
Mesoderm
Ont Id: UBERON_0000926
In vitro directed differentiation
Marker Expressed
TBXT
Yes
NCAM1
Yes
Protocol or reference
Ectoderm
Ont Id: UBERON_0000924
In vitro directed differentiation
Marker Expressed
PAX6
Yes
NES
Yes
Protocol or reference

Microbiology / Virus Screening

HIV 1 Negative
HIV 2 Negative
Hepatitis B Negative
Hepatitis C Negative
Mycoplasma Negative

Certificate of Analysis

Is there a certificate of analysis available?
Yes
Passage: 37

Genotyping

Karyotyping (iPSC Line)

Has the iPSC line karyotype been analysed?
Yes
46,XX
Passage number: 37
Karyotyping method: G-Banding

Other Genotyping (iPSC Line)

Is there genome-wide genotyping or functional data available?
Yes
Exome sequencing
Whole exome sequencing data file (Catalog #500-0922) is available upon request for a fee for SCTi003-A-5 customers. Please contact iPSCrequests@stemcell.com for more information.
SNP typing array
SNP microarray data is included in each lot-specific COA. Please contact iPSCrequests@stemcell.com for more information.
Genome sequencing
Whole genome sequencing data file (Catalog #500-0925) is available upon request for a fee for SCTi003-A-5 customers. Please contact iPSCrequests@stemcell.com for more information.