Protocol for the generation of cultured cortical brain organoid slices

Abstract

Summary: Three-dimensional brain organoids from human pluripotent stem cells are a powerful tool for studying human neural networks. Here, we present a protocol for generating cortical brain organoid slices (cBOS) derived from regionalized cortical organoids and grown at the air-liquid interphase. We provide steps for slicing organoids and maintaining them in long-term culture. We then detail approaches for quality control including the evaluation of cell death and cellular identity. Finally, we describe procedures for the expression of a genetically encoded nanosensor for ATP.For complete details on the use and execution of this protocol, please refer to Petersilie et al.1 : Publisher’s note: Undertaking any experimental protocol requires adherence to local institutional guidelines for laboratory safety and ethics.

Keywords

• Cell culture
• Microscopy
• Neuroscience
• Organoids