Human iPSCs differentiated into SMCs

Human iPSCs were differentiated towards an induced-SMC (iSMC) phenotype in a 10-day protocol. Proteomics was performed throughout the entire differentiation time course to provide a robust, well-defined starting and ending cell population. Proteomics data verified iPSC differentiation to iSMCs. Proteomics comparison with primary human SMCs showed a high correlation with iSMCs. After iSMC differentiation, we initiated calcification in the iSMCs by culturing the cells in osteogenic media for 17 days.