Generation of functionally mature neutrophils from induced pluripotent stem cells.

Induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) are pluripotent stem cells established from somatic cells. The capability of iPSCs to differentiate into any mature cell lineage under the appropriate conditions allows for modeling of cell processes as well as disease states. Here, we describe an in vitro method for generating functional mature neutrophils from human iPSCs. We also describe assays for testing these differentiated cells for neutrophil characteristics and functions by morphology, cell surface markers, production of reactive oxygen species, microbial killing, and mobilization of neutrophils to an inflammatory site in an in vivo immunodeficient mouse infusion model.