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Generation and characterization of human induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) lines from two asymptomatic Greek carriers of the Phospholamban (PLN)-R14del pathogenic variant and a non-carrier relative

  • Karen R. Gaar-Humphreys
  • , Valentina Balducci
  • , Femke Pol
  • , Elizabeth Vafiadaki
  • , Aris Anastasakis
  • , Fotis Kolokathis
  • , Despina Sanoudou
  • , Pieter Doevendans
  • , Joost P.G. Sluijter
  • , Francesca Stillitano

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Abstract

Phospholamban (PLN) cardiomyopathy, caused by the deletion of arginine 14 in PLN (PLN-R14del), is associated with both dilated and arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy, often manifesting early in life. Interestingly, some carriers remain asymptomatic with a normal life span. The mechanisms underlying disease progression remain unclear. We generated human induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) lines from peripheral blood mononuclear cells of two asymptomatic Greek PLN-R14del carriers and one non-carrier relative. These iPSC lines exhibit typical morphology and markers of undifferentiated hPSC state, providing an in vitro platform to investigate disease mechanisms and gain insights into the patient-specific onset and progression of PLN-R14del cardiomyopathy.

Original languageEnglish
Article number103865
JournalStem Cell Research
Volume89
DOIs
StatePublished - Dec 2025
Externally publishedYes

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