Brain pericytes derived from human pluripotent stem cells retain vascular and phagocytic functions under hypoxia
Youbin Kim, Mingzi Zhang, Allison Bosworth, Julia TCW, Lina R. Nih, Kassandra Kisler, Abhay P. Sagare, Ruslan Rust
This study shows that iPSC-derived pericytes retain key functions under hypoxia, suggesting their potential for treating ischemic and neurodegenerative disorders.
bioRxiv · Apr 10, 2025 · PreprintNeuroscience