Generation of two induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) lines (HZSMHCI001-A and HZSMHCI004-A) from a mother–child dyad with major depressive disorder and bipolar disorder

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Authors: Jun Zhao, Xiaoying Zhang, Chuqing Zhou, Youhui Jiang, Xiaoyi Tian, Xinyi Ren, Peiyan Ni, Jiangyong Qu
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Abstract

Bipolar disorder (BD) and major depressive disorder (MDD) are severe, heritable psychiatric illnesses. Here, we report the generation of two induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) lines from peripheral blood mononuclear cells of a female with MDD (HZSMHCI004-A) and her son with BD (HZSMHCI001-A). Reprogramming was achieved using non-integrating episomal vectors. Both iPSC lines exhibit normal karyotypes, express key pluripotency markers, and demonstrate the capacity to differentiate into derivatives of all three germ layers in vivo via teratoma formation assays. These cell lines represent a valuable resource for investigating the distinct and shared pathophysiology of MDD and BD on a controlled genetic background.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Pluripotent Stem Cells Research Bipolar Disorder and Treatment Neurogenesis and neuroplasticity mechanisms

Publication details

Journal / source
Stem Cell Research
Volume
91
Pages
103920–103920
Publication date
2 February 2026
Language
EN