snRNA-seq of the human retinal pigment epithelium and the choroid

This cell annotation dataset focuses on the human retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) and choroid, which are essential for the survival and proper function of the neural retina in the human eye. Using single-nucleus RNA sequencing (snRNA-seq), we analyzed over 740K nuclei from 54 donors. Additionally, we incorporated snRNA-seq data from 136,555 nuclei from developmental RPE/choroid tissues spanning post-conception weeks (PCW) 10-23. This comprehensive dataset enabled the identification of 17 major cell classes and 36 sub-classes. As part of the Human Cell Atlas initiative, this resource lays a robust foundation for advancing research into the biology of the RPE and choroid and the diseases associated with these tissues.