- Protocol for generating reproducible miniaturized controlled midbrain organoids.
Protocol for generating reproducible miniaturized controlled midbrain organoids.
STAR protocols (2023-07-23)
Muwan Chen, Jonathan Christos Niclis, Mark Denham
PMID37481727
ABSTRACT
Here, we present a protocol for generating miniaturized controlled midbrain organoids (MiCOs) of reproducible size and cellular composition, without a necrotic center. We describe steps for maintaining and passaging human pluripotent stem cells, generating MiCOs using AggreWell™400, and maintaining them in an EB-Disk360on an orbital shaker, eliminating the need for Matrigel or a spinner flask and preventing organoid fusion. We then detail organoid collection for different endpoint analysis. This protocol is suitable for compound screening and disease modeling studies.
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Anti-Tyrosine Hydroxylase Antibody, clone LNC1, ascites fluid, clone LNC1, Chemicon®
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N6,2′-O-Dibutyryladenosine 3′,5′-cyclic monophosphate sodium salt, ≥96% (HPLC), powder
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Smoothened Agonist, SAG, A cell-permeable Smoothened Agonist, SAG, CAS 364590-63-6, modulates the coupling of Smo with its downstream effector by interacting with the Smo heptahelical domain (KD = 59 nM).