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In vitro amniogenesis

Using a biomimetic culture platform to replicate the early biophysical environment of a developing embryo, human pluripotent stem cells can be directed towards amnion formation in vitro.

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Figure 1: Development of the amnion.
Figure 2: Development of squamous cysts from human pluripotent stem cells on a synthetic, soft artificial matrix.

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Pera, M. In vitro amniogenesis. Nature Mater 16, 394–395 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1038/nmat4885

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