Cellular Biobank
Welcome to the BioRTC Cellular Biobank!
The BioRTC Cellular Biobank is a comprehensive repository of iPSCs and somatic cells derived from indigenous African populations, including healthy donors and disease-specific lines. Our mission is to support global research efforts by providing access to this unique cellular resource.
How to Make a Request:
- Browse our available cell lines.
- Submit a formal request via the portal.
- Approved requests will be fulfilled under a Material Transfer Agreement
- Cells will be shipped from the geographically closest repository to ensure efficient delivery.
Request Review Process:
All requests are reviewed within 10 business days.
To apply go here. For further assistance, please contact us at info at biortc.com.
| Sample ID | Source Cell Type | Derived Cell Type | Race | Ethnicity | Age | Sex | Health Status | Disease | Clinical Data | Genetic Information | APOE Genotype | Reference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAFib 000 | Fibroblast | Biopsy | African | Babur/Bura | 60 | Male | Normal | None | None | None | Unknown | Muhammad et. al., 2024 | |
| BIORTCi001-A | iPSC | Fibroblast | African | Babur/Bura | 60 | Male | Normal | None | None | None | Unknown | Muhammad et. al., 2024 | |
| BA-001 | Fibroblast | Biopsy | African | Babur/Bura | 36 | Male | Normal | None | None | Yes | 33 | Maina et. al., 2025 | |
| BA-001.1 | iPSC | Fibroblast | African | Babur/Bura | 36 | Male | Normal | None | None | Yes | 33 | Maina et. al., 2025 | |
| BA-001.2 | iPSC | Fibroblast | African | Babur/Bura | 36 | Male | Normal | None | None | Yes | 33 | Maina et. al., 2025 | |
| BA-002 | Fibroblast | Biopsy | African | Kanuri | 21 | Male | Normal | None | None | Yes | 23 | Maina et. al., 2025 | |
| BA-002.1 | iPSC | Fibroblast | African | Kanuri | 21 | Male | Normal | None | None | Yes | 23 | Maina et. al., 2025 | |
| BA-002.2 | iPSC | Fibroblast | African | Kanuri | 21 | Male | Normal | None | None | Yes | 23 | Maina et. al., 2025 | |
| BA-003 | Fibroblast | Biopsy | African | Hausa | 45 | Male | Normal | None | None | Yes | 23 | Maina et. al., 2025 | |
| BA-003.1 | iPSC | Fibroblast | African | Hausa | 45 | Male | Normal | None | None | Yes | 23 | Maina et. al., 2025 | |
| BA-003.2 | iPSC | Fibroblast | African | Hausa | 45 | Male | Normal | None | None | Yes | 23 | Maina et. al., 2025 | |
| BA-004 | Fibroblast | Biopsy | African | Kare Kare | 23 | Male | Normal | None | None | Yes | 23 | Maina et. al., 2025 | |
| BA-004.1 | iPSC | Fibroblast | African | Kare Kare | 23 | Male | Normal | None | None | Yes | 23 | Maina et. al., 2025 | |
| BA-004.2 | iPSC | Fibroblast | African | Kare Kare | 23 | Male | Normal | None | None | Yes | 23 | Maina et. al., 2025 | |
| BA-005 | Fibroblast | Biopsy | African | Fulani | 48 | Male | Normal | None | None | Yes | 33 | Maina et. al., 2025 | |
| BA-005.1 | iPSC | Fibroblast | African | Fulani | 48 | Male | Normal | None | None | Yes | 33 | Maina et. al., 2025 | |
| BA-005.2 | iPSC | Fibroblast | African | Fulani | 48 | Male | Normal | None | None | Yes | 33 | Maina et. al., 2025 | |
| BA-006 | Fibroblast | Biopsy | African | Kanuri | 60 | Female | Normal | None | None | Yes | 33 | Maina et. al., 2025 | |
| BA-006.1 | iPSC | Fibroblast | African | Kanuri | 60 | Male | Normal | None | None | Yes | 33 | Maina et. al., 2025 | |
| BA-006.2 | iPSC | Fibroblast | African | Kanuri | 60 | Male | Normal | None | None | Yes | 33 | Maina et. al., 2025 | |
| BA-007 | Fibroblast | Biopsy | African | Babur/Bura | 27 | Female | Normal | None | None | Yes | 33 | Maina et. al., 2025 | |
| BA-007.1 | iPSC | Fibroblast | African | Babur/Bura | 27 | Male | Normal | None | None | Yes | 33 | Maina et. al., 2025 | |
| BA-007.2 | iPSC | Fibroblast | African | Babur/Bura | 27 | Male | Normal | None | None | Yes | 33 | Maina et. al., 2025 | |
| BA-008 | Fibroblast | Biopsy | African | Hausa | 22 | Female | Normal | None | None | Yes | 33 | Maina et. al., 2025 | |
| BA-008.1 | iPSC | Fibroblast | African | Hausa | 22 | Female | Normal | None | None | Yes | 33 | Maina et. al., 2025 | |
| BA-008.2 | iPSC | Fibroblast | African | Hausa | 22 | Female | Normal | None | None | Yes | 33 | Maina et. al., 2025 | |
| BA-009 | Fibroblast | Biopsy | African | Fulani | 20 | Female | Normal | None | None | Yes | 23 | Maina et. al., 2025 | |
| BA-009.1 | iPSC | Fibroblast | African | Fulani | 20 | Female | Normal | None | None | Yes | 23 | Maina et. al., 2025 | |
| BA-009.2 | iPSC | Fibroblast | African | Fulani | 20 | Female | Normal | None | None | Yes | 23 | Maina et. al., 2025 | |
| BA-010 | Fibroblast | Biopsy | African | Kare Kare | 18 | Female | Normal | None | None | Yes | 24 | Maina et. al., 2025 | |
| BA-010.1 | iPSC | Fibroblast | African | Kare Kare | 18 | Female | Normal | None | None | Yes | 24 | Maina et. al., 2025 | |
| BA-010.2 | iPSC | Fibroblast | African | Kare Kare | 18 | Female | Normal | None | None | Yes | 24 | Maina et. al., 2025 | |