Differentiation of iPSCs into NPCs was initiated, as previously described (Maguire et al, 2016 (link)) with indicated modification. Briefly, cultures were treated with daily media changes containing SB431542 (10 μM; Tocris), LDN193189 (1 μM, Tocris), and endo‐IWR1 (1.5 μM; Tocris) and supplemented with B27 without vitamin A (Invitrogen) and passaged at days 4 and 8 of differentiation. From days 8 to 14 of differentiation, NPCs were expanded in Invitrogen neural expansion media, containing Neural Induction Supplement in Advanced DMEM/F12 and Neurobasal Medium (Invitrogen, per manufacturer instructions). On Day 14, NPCs were cryopreserved after confirmation of NPC identity with > 90% expression of Forse‐1.
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