CORE BLOOD - blood samples for generation of cell lines
Research type
Research Study
Full title
CORE BLOOD: collection of blood samples for the generation of a human induced pluripotent stem cell line from a patient with Kenny Caffey Syndrome and their parents
IRAS ID
234556
Contact name
Rhian Touyz
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
NHS greater Glasgow and Clyde
Duration of Study in the UK
0 years, 4 months, 31 days
Research summary
The study of inherited cardiac disorders requires the generation of suitable human cardiac disease models and relevant functional assays. Stanford University has developed pioneering technology to successfully establish patient-specific human induced pluripotent stem cell line. Such disease models can allow recapitulation of the disease process and potentially identify better understanding of the disease pathogenesis. These cells may also provide an opportunity to test existing and novel therapeutics.
The purpose of this study is to collect blood samples from which a specific cell line from a specific patient and their parent can be generated.REC name
London - Riverside Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
17/LO/1702
Date of REC Opinion
15 Nov 2017
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion