WO2025223253A1 - Method for three-dimensional culture and induced differentiation of neural organoids and use thereof - Google Patents
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- This invention relates to the field of cell-induced differentiation, and more particularly to a method for inducing differentiation through three-dimensional culture of neural organoids and its application.
- Neural organoids mimic early neural development, with neural stem cells emerging first and then differentiating into nerve cells, exhibiting a certain wreath-like tissue structure. At the same time, neural organoids can also mimic the phenotype of microcephaly.
- Knoles's method is a non-guided differentiation method. After 10 days of induced differentiation, pluripotent stem cell microspheres are embedded in matrix gel for further differentiation and cultured in microculturers, resulting in neural organoids containing multiple cell types.
- Sasai's method is a guided differentiation method, producing neural organoids primarily composed of cortical cell types, with relatively homogeneous individual organoids.
- Sasai's guided differentiation method involves treating pluripotent stem cell microspheres for 18 days with a combination of the ROCK inhibitor Y-27632 (for the first six days), the TGF- ⁇ inhibitor SB431542, and the WNT signaling pathway inhibitor IWR1-e, inducing cell differentiation into cortical neural progenitor cells.
- Sasai's guided differentiation method requires a lengthy 18-day induction period for neural stem cells, followed by transfer to low-absorption culture dishes and culture in a hyperoxia incubator (40% O2 , 5% CO2 ), resulting in demanding culture conditions.
- this invention provides a method for three-dimensional culture-induced differentiation of neural organoids and its application.
- the induced pluripotent stem cells differentiate into neural organoids.
- the obtained neural organoids are large in size and exhibit minimal individual variation.
- the culture method is simple, rapid, stable, and low in cost, and has broad application prospects.
- the present invention adopts the following technical solution:
- the present invention provides a method for inducing differentiation through three-dimensional culture of neural organoids, the method comprising: adding signaling pathway inhibitors to a three-dimensional culture of induced pluripotent stem cells, culturing the cells, and obtaining the neural organoids; wherein the signaling pathway inhibitors include TGF- ⁇ signaling pathway inhibitors, WNT signaling pathway inhibitors, and BMP signaling pathway inhibitors.
- the three-dimensional culture involves culturing cells in a 96-well culture plate with an ultra-low adsorption surface treatment, where the cells can spontaneously aggregate into cell spheres.
- Three-dimensional cell culture systems are relatively complex, requiring different culture equipment and techniques. Cellular metabolic functions in three-dimensional culture also differ from those in two-dimensional culture. Three-dimensional culture increases the intercellular connections and is generally considered to more closely resemble physiological conditions; therefore, under certain conditions, three-dimensional culture can lead to the formation of specific physiological structures.
- This invention incorporates multiple signaling pathway inhibitors during the induction phase, accelerating the aggregation and growth of neural organoids.
- the volume of neural organoids increases, and individual differences among neural organoids are minimal, forming the primary structure of neural organoids.
- the operation is simple and easy to implement, the system is stable, and the cost is low. It only requires a common incubator and can be directly applied to toxicology experiments, showing strong application prospects.
- the TGF- ⁇ signaling pathway inhibitor includes any one of SB431542, SB505124, A83-01, Disitertide, Galunisertib, A77-01, or AZ12799734.
- the WNT signaling pathway inhibitor includes any one of IWR1, IWP4, FH535, NLS-StAx-h, KYA1797K, TAK715, Klotho-derived peptide 6, or WNTinib.
- the BMP signaling pathway inhibitor includes any one of LDN-193189, Dorsomorphin, DMH-1, DMH2, K02288, M4K2163 dihydrochloride, or ML347.
- the signaling pathway inhibitor further includes a Rock signaling pathway inhibitor.
- the Rock signaling pathway inhibitor includes Y-27632.
- the method for three-dimensional culture-induced differentiation of the neural organoids includes: culturing induced pluripotent stem cells in a culture medium containing 3-7 ⁇ M (e.g., 3 ⁇ M, 4 ⁇ M, 5 ⁇ M, 6 ⁇ M or 7 ⁇ M) TGF- ⁇ signaling pathway inhibitors, 1-5 ⁇ M (e.g., 1 ⁇ M, 2 ⁇ M, 3 ⁇ M, 4 ⁇ M or 5 ⁇ M) WNT signaling pathway inhibitors and 80-120 nM (e.g., 80 nM, 90 nM, 100 nM, 110 nM or 120 nM) BMP signaling pathway inhibitors for 9-11 days (e.g., 9 days, 9.5 days, 10 days, 10.5 days or 11 days) to obtain the neural organoids.
- 3-7 ⁇ M e.g., 3 ⁇ M, 4 ⁇ M, 5 ⁇ M, 6 ⁇ M or 7 ⁇ M
- TGF- ⁇ signaling pathway inhibitors 1-5
- the culture medium described in this invention can be any culture medium suitable for embryonic stem cells and pluripotent inducible cells, without any special limitations.
- the method provided by this invention can shorten the induction time of cortical neural organoids, can be operated in a single culture plate without changing the culture plate, and can be cultured in a common incubator (containing 5% CO2 ). It has the advantages of simple operation, stable system and low cost.
- the method for inducing differentiation through three-dimensional culture of neural organoids includes the following steps:
- the neural organoids are obtained by culturing the cells obtained in step (1) in a culture medium containing 3-7 ⁇ M (e.g., 3 ⁇ M, 4 ⁇ M, 5 ⁇ M, 6 ⁇ M or 7 ⁇ M) TGF- ⁇ signaling pathway inhibitor, 1-5 ⁇ M (e.g., 1 ⁇ M, 2 ⁇ M, 3 ⁇ M, 4 ⁇ M or 5 ⁇ M) WNT signaling pathway inhibitor and 80-120 nM (e.g., 80 nM, 90 nM, 100 nM, 110 nM or 120 nM) BMP signaling pathway inhibitor for 2-6 days (e.g., 2 days, 3 days, 4 days, 5 days or 6 days).
- 3-7 ⁇ M e.g., 3 ⁇ M, 4 ⁇ M, 5 ⁇ M, 6 ⁇ M or 7 ⁇ M
- TGF- ⁇ signaling pathway inhibitor 1-5 ⁇ M (e.g., 1 ⁇ M, 2 ⁇ M, 3 ⁇ M, 4
- the neural organoids express molecular markers of neural stem cells and molecular markers of nerve cells.
- the molecular markers of the neural stem cells include any one or a combination of at least two of SOX2, PAX6, or NESTIN.
- the molecular markers of the nerve cells include any one or a combination of at least two of MAP2, TUJ1, CTIP2, SATB2, or NEUN.
- the present invention provides a neural organoid model, which is prepared by the three-dimensional culture-induced differentiation method for neural organoids described in the first aspect.
- the present invention provides a method for three-dimensional culture-induced differentiation of neural organoids as described in the first aspect and/or the application of neural organoid models as described in the second aspect in toxicological testing.
- the toxicological tests described in this invention can be performed directly in 96-well plates for culturing neural organoids, or transferred to other culture equipment.
- the application includes any one or a combination of at least two of the following: short-term and long-term toxicological testing of bisphenols, short-term and long-term toxicological testing of anticancer drugs, and toxicological testing of alcohol.
- the present invention provides a method for toxicological detection, the method comprising: preparing neural organoids by means of the three-dimensional culture-induced differentiation method of neural organoids described in the first aspect, culturing the neural organoids in a neural differentiation culture medium and/or a neural maturation culture medium, and observing the size of the neural organoids and detecting the expression of molecular markers after adding the test substance.
- the substance to be tested includes any one or a combination of at least two of bisphenols, anticancer drugs, and alcohol.
- the bisphenolic substances include any one or a combination of at least two of bisphenol A, bisphenol B, bisphenol F, bisphenol P, bisphenol S, bisphenol AF, and raw materials and derivatives.
- the anticancer drug includes any one or a combination of at least two of doxorubicin, paclitaxel, cisplatin, or 5FU.
- the present invention has the following beneficial effects:
- This invention has creatively discovered that by adding TGF- ⁇ signaling pathway inhibitors, WNT signaling pathway inhibitors and BMP signaling pathway inhibitors to the culture medium for induced pluripotent stem cells, the induced pluripotent stem cells can be induced to differentiate into neural organoids.
- the obtained neural organoids are large in size, have very little individual variation, and are highly stable. The obtained neural organoids can be applied to toxicological studies.
- the method for three-dimensional culture and induction of differentiation of neural organoids provided by the present invention can be operated in one culture plate without changing the culture plate, and can be cultured in a common incubator (containing 5% CO2 ).
- the culture method is simple, fast, stable and low cost, and has broad application prospects.
- Figure 1 is a bright field image of cells from Example 1 and Comparative Example 1 after 10 days of cell growth (scale bar is 500 ⁇ m).
- Figure 2 is a bright field image of cells from Example 1 and Comparative Example 1 after 16 days of cell growth (scale bar is 500 ⁇ m).
- Figure 3 shows the expression of molecular markers in nerve cells after 22 days of cell growth in Example 1.
- Figure 4 shows the expression of KI67 in neuronal organoids after short-term toxic treatment with bisphenol A substances.
- Figure 5 is a bright field image of cell growth in neural organoids after long-term toxic treatment with bisphenols (scale bar: 500 ⁇ m).
- Figure 6 shows the expression of molecular markers in nerve cells after long-term toxic treatment with bisphenol A substances in nerve organoids.
- Figure 7 shows the apoptosis of cells in neural organoids after short-term doxorubicin toxicity treatment.
- Figure 8 shows the expression of molecular markers in nerve cells after long-term toxic treatment with doxorubicin in nerve organoids.
- Figure 9 is a bright field image of cell growth of neural organoids after alcohol treatment (scale bar: 500 ⁇ m).
- Figure 10 shows the expression of molecular markers in nerve cells after alcohol treatment of nerve organoids.
- SB431542 Purchased from Tocris, product number Cat. No. 1614;
- IWR1 Purchased from Tocris, product number Cat. No. 3532;
- hiPSC medium commercial name mTeSR Plus, purchased from Stemcell, product code 100-1130;
- Neural differentiation medium 100 mL: GMEM (77 mL), KSR 5X (20 mL), P/S 100X (1 mL), NEAA 100X (1 mL), Sodium Pyruvate 100X (1 mL), beta-ME (0.1 mM);
- Neural maturation medium 100 mL: DMEM/F-12 (96 mL), N-2 supplement 100X (1 mL), Lipid Concentrate 100X (1 mL), P/S 100X (1 mL), Glutamax 100X (1 mL).
- This embodiment provides a method for inducing differentiation of neural organoids through three-dimensional culture.
- the method includes: digesting hiPSCs into single cells, transferring them into ultra-low adsorption 96-well plates, adding 20 ⁇ M Rock signaling pathway inhibitor Y-27632 to a conventional CO2 incubator for the first 6 days, and culturing them for 10 days in a medium containing 5 ⁇ M TGF- ⁇ signaling pathway inhibitor SB431542, 3 ⁇ M WNT signaling pathway inhibitor IWR1, and 100 nM BMP signaling pathway inhibitor LDN-193189 to obtain neural organoids.
- This embodiment provides a method for three-dimensional culture-induced differentiation of neural organoids.
- the method includes: digesting hiPSCs into single cells, transferring them into ultra-low adsorption 96-well plates, adding 25 ⁇ M Rock signaling pathway inhibitor Y-27632 to a conventional CO2 incubator for the first 5 days, and culturing for 11 days in a medium containing 3 ⁇ M TGF- ⁇ signaling pathway inhibitor SB431542, 5 ⁇ M WNT signaling pathway inhibitor IWR1, and 80 nM BMP signaling pathway inhibitor LDN-193189 to obtain neural organoids.
- This embodiment provides a method for three-dimensional culture-induced differentiation of neural organoids.
- the method includes: digesting hiPSCs into single cells, transferring them into ultra-low adsorption 96-well plates, adding 15 ⁇ M Rock signaling pathway inhibitor Y-27632 to a conventional CO2 incubator for the first 7 days, and culturing for 9 days in a medium containing 7 ⁇ M TGF- ⁇ signaling pathway inhibitor SB431542, 1 ⁇ M WNT signaling pathway inhibitor IWR1, and 120 nM BMP signaling pathway inhibitor LDN-193189 to obtain neural organoids.
- This comparative example provides a method for inducing differentiation of neural organoids, which includes: Sasai-guided differentiation method:
- the first step of inducing neural stem cells requires 18 days, which is relatively long: hiPSCs are digested into single cells and transferred to ultra-low adsorption 96-well plates.
- hiPSCs are digested into single cells and transferred to ultra-low adsorption 96-well plates.
- 20 ⁇ M Rock signaling pathway inhibitor Y-27632 is added, and the cells are cultured for 18 days in a medium containing 5 ⁇ M TGF- ⁇ signaling pathway inhibitor SB431542 and 3 ⁇ M WNT signaling pathway inhibitor IWR1.
- the cells are transferred to low adsorption culture dishes and cultured in a hyperoxia incubator (40% O2 , 5% CO2 ).
- neural organoids were prepared using the methods provided in Example 1 and Comparative Example 1. After culturing for 10 days, 12 cell clusters with good growth were randomly selected for photographic recording, and the average diameter of the obtained neural organoid cell clusters was counted. The results are shown in Figure 1 and Table 1, where the diameter unit in Table 1 is ⁇ m.
- the neural organoid induction differentiation method provided by the present invention can accelerate cell proliferation.
- the neural organoids prepared using the method provided by the present invention are larger in volume, which facilitates subsequent research and observation.
- neural organoids were prepared using the methods provided in Example 1 and Comparative Example 1. After culturing for 16 days, 48 cell clusters with good growth were randomly selected for photographic recording, and the results are shown in Figure 2.
- the volume of the three organoids marked with red dashed lines in Comparative Example 1 is significantly smaller than that of the other organoids, while the individual differences of the neural organoids induced in Example 1 are even smaller.
- the neural organoids prepared by the method provided in this invention have relatively uniform volume among individual organoids.
- neural organoids were prepared using the method provided in Example 1. After culturing for 22 days, the organoids were fixed with 4% PFA (paraformaldehyde fixative), dehydrated with 30% sucrose, and embedded in OCT for frozen sectioning. Immunofluorescence staining was performed on the sections using primary antibodies SOX2 (mouse anti) and MAP2 (rabbit anti), and secondary antibodies 488 donkey anti-mouse and 568 donkey anti-rabbit. After mounting, images were taken using a confocal microscope. The results are shown in Figure 3.
- the neural organoids prepared using the method of this invention can express the molecular markers of neural stem cells (SOX2) and nerve cells (MAP2), indicating that the organoids contain neural stem cells and nerve cells and possess some tissue structure, thus forming neural organoids.
- SOX2 neural stem cells
- MAP2 nerve cells
- neural organoids were prepared using the method provided in Example 1. The organoids were then cultured in neural differentiation medium for 4 days, followed by 2 days of culture in neural differentiation medium containing 20 ⁇ M bisphenol A or 20 ⁇ M bisphenol B. After fixation with 4% PFA, frozen sections were prepared and cell proliferation was detected by KI67 immunofluorescence. The results are shown in Figure 4.
- neural organoids were prepared using the method provided in Example 1.
- the culture medium was replaced with neural differentiation medium and cultured for 4 days, followed by 12 days of culture using neural differentiation medium containing 20 ⁇ M bisphenol A or 20 ⁇ M bisphenol B.
- the results are shown in Figure 5.
- the expression of the neural cell markers SOX2/MAP2 was then detected, and the results are shown in Figure 6.
- bisphenol A substances affect the early development of neural organoids, reduce cell division, and decrease the volume of neural organoids.
- neural organoids were prepared using the method provided in Example 1. The cells were then cultured in neural differentiation medium for 4 weeks and neural maturation medium containing 0.4 ⁇ M doxorubicin for 2 days. TUNEL assay was performed, with cells not treated with doxorubicin serving as the control group. The results are shown in Figure 7.
- neural organoids were prepared using the method provided in Example 1. The organoids were then cultured in neural differentiation medium for 4 weeks and in neural maturation medium containing 0.4 ⁇ M doxorubicin for 10 days. The expression of neural stem cells and the neural cell molecular markers SOX2/MAP2 was detected. Cells not treated with doxorubicin were used as the control group. The results are shown in Figure 8.
- Figures 7 and 8 show that short-term doxorubicin treatment increases apoptosis, while long-term doxorubicin treatment alters the internal structure of neural organoids.
- neural organoids were prepared using the method provided in Example 1. They were cultured for 4 days in untreated 6 cm culture dishes using neural differentiation medium, followed by 14 days in neural differentiation medium containing 100 mM ethanol. The size of the neural organoids was observed and recorded. Cells not treated with ethanol were used as a control group. The results are shown in Figure 9. Frozen sections of the neural organoids were then prepared, and the expression of the neural cell markers SOX2/MAP2 was detected. Cells not treated with ethanol were used as a control group. The results are shown in Figure 10.
- alcohol treatment reduced the volume of neural organoids and decreased the number of SOX2-positive neural stem cells.
- this invention provides a method for three-dimensional culture-induced differentiation of neural organoids.
- a compound inhibitor to the culture medium for induced pluripotent stem cells, the induced pluripotent stem cells differentiate into neural organoids.
- the obtained neural organoids are large in size and have very little individual variation.
- the culture method is simple, rapid, stable, and low in cost, and has broad application prospects.
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本发明涉及细胞诱导分化领域,尤其涉及一种神经类器官三维培养诱导分化的方法及其应用。This invention relates to the field of cell-induced differentiation, and more particularly to a method for inducing differentiation through three-dimensional culture of neural organoids and its application.
神经系统疾病目前尚无根本治疗方法,以亚洲为例,根据2023年《Neurology》的报导,从2009年到2019年,神经疾病死亡率年上升60.7%,高峰年龄在65-74岁之间,并且男性多于女性,而导致该现象的原因之一是缺少有效的疾病模型。此外神经系统疾病与环境因素紧密相关,暴露于环境污染物可导致神经系统的应激,产生炎症、过氧化、线粒体功能紊乱和细胞功能受损。大脑结构复杂,直接取材困难,所以在细胞水平上的研究进展不大,导致人的体外疾病模型进展缓慢。Currently, there is no fundamental cure for neurological diseases. Taking Asia as an example, according to a 2023 report in *Neurology*, the annual mortality rate from neurological diseases increased by 60.7% from 2009 to 2019, peaking between the ages of 65 and 74, and affecting more men than women. One reason for this phenomenon is the lack of effective disease models. Furthermore, neurological diseases are closely related to environmental factors; exposure to environmental pollutants can lead to stress in the nervous system, resulting in inflammation, peroxidation, mitochondrial dysfunction, and impaired cellular function. The brain's complex structure and the difficulty in directly obtaining samples have hindered research progress at the cellular level, leading to slow development of in vitro human disease models.
在2013年,Yoshiki Sasai实验室和Juergen A. Knoblich实验室开创了神经类器官的培养方法,神经类器官模拟了神经早期发育,早期先出现神经干细胞,再分化成神经细胞,并呈现出一定的花环组织结构,同时神经类器官还可以模拟小头畸形的表型。In 2013, Yoshiki Sasai's and Juergen A. Knoblich's laboratories pioneered a method for culturing neural organoids. Neural organoids mimic early neural development, with neural stem cells emerging first and then differentiating into nerve cells, exhibiting a certain wreath-like tissue structure. At the same time, neural organoids can also mimic the phenotype of microcephaly.
Knoblich的方法属于非导向分化法,多能干细胞微球在诱导分化10天后,包埋在基质胶中继续分化,并在微型培养器中继续培养,获得的神经类器官包含多种细胞类型。Sasai实验室的方法属于导向分化方法,得到的神经类器官主要包含皮层的细胞类型,类器官个体较为均一。Sasai的导向分化方法包括:从多能干细胞微球开始使用含有ROCK抑制剂Y-27632(前六天),TGF-β抑制剂SB431542,WNT信号通路抑制剂IWR1-e处理十八天,使细胞分化成为皮层神经前体细胞,之后转移到水平摇床上培养。Sasai导向分化方法第一步诱导神经干细胞需要18天,时间较长,之后转移到低吸附培养皿,并且在高氧培养箱中(40% O 2,5% CO 2)培养,培养条件较为苛刻。 Knoblich's method is a non-guided differentiation method. After 10 days of induced differentiation, pluripotent stem cell microspheres are embedded in matrix gel for further differentiation and cultured in microculturers, resulting in neural organoids containing multiple cell types. Sasai's method is a guided differentiation method, producing neural organoids primarily composed of cortical cell types, with relatively homogeneous individual organoids. Sasai's guided differentiation method involves treating pluripotent stem cell microspheres for 18 days with a combination of the ROCK inhibitor Y-27632 (for the first six days), the TGF-β inhibitor SB431542, and the WNT signaling pathway inhibitor IWR1-e, inducing cell differentiation into cortical neural progenitor cells. These cells are then transferred to a horizontal shaker for culture. Sasai's guided differentiation method requires a lengthy 18-day induction period for neural stem cells, followed by transfer to low-absorption culture dishes and culture in a hyperoxia incubator (40% O2 , 5% CO2 ), resulting in demanding culture conditions.
虽然神经类器官的诱导在这几年进展迅速,方案多种多样,但上述提到的两个方案是诱导神经类器官最早的方案,重复较多,科学数据充足。非导向分化方案虽然包含丰富的细胞类型,但是类器官个体之间体积差异很大,细胞类型比例也不同。而导向分化方法主要得到皮层神经细胞类型,类器官个体之间体积相对均一,细胞类型比例差异小,更适合下游毒理和病理相关的应用。Although the induction of neural organoids has progressed rapidly in recent years with a variety of protocols, the two protocols mentioned above are the earliest, with extensive replication and sufficient scientific data. While non-guided differentiation protocols encompass a rich variety of cell types, the size and proportion of cell types vary significantly among individual organoids. Guided differentiation methods, on the other hand, primarily yield cortical neural cell types, resulting in relatively homogeneous organoid size and smaller differences in cell type proportions, making them more suitable for downstream toxicology and pathology applications.
综上所述,如何高效快速地使诱导性多能干细胞诱导分化为神经类器官,并将其应用于毒理学检测中,已成为目前本领域亟待解决的问题。In summary, how to efficiently and rapidly induce induced pluripotent stem cells to differentiate into neural organoids and apply them to toxicological testing has become an urgent problem to be solved in this field.
为解决上述技术问题,本发明提供了一种神经类器官三维培养诱导分化的方法及其应用,通过在培养诱导性多能干细胞的培养基中加入信号通路抑制剂,使所述诱导性多能干细胞分化为神经类器官,获得的神经类器官体积较大,且个体差异很小,培养方法简单快速、稳定性强、成本低,具有广阔的应用前景。To address the aforementioned technical problems, this invention provides a method for three-dimensional culture-induced differentiation of neural organoids and its application. By adding signaling pathway inhibitors to the culture medium for induced pluripotent stem cells, the induced pluripotent stem cells differentiate into neural organoids. The obtained neural organoids are large in size and exhibit minimal individual variation. The culture method is simple, rapid, stable, and low in cost, and has broad application prospects.
为达此目的,本发明采用以下技术方案:To achieve this objective, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:
第一方面,本发明提供了一种神经类器官三维培养诱导分化的方法,所述神经类器官三维培养诱导分化的方法包括:向诱导性多能干细胞三维培养物中加入信号通路抑制剂,培养细胞,获得所述神经类器官;所述信号通路抑制剂包括TGF-β信号通路抑制剂、WNT信号通路抑制剂和BMP信号通路抑制剂。In a first aspect, the present invention provides a method for inducing differentiation through three-dimensional culture of neural organoids, the method comprising: adding signaling pathway inhibitors to a three-dimensional culture of induced pluripotent stem cells, culturing the cells, and obtaining the neural organoids; wherein the signaling pathway inhibitors include TGF-β signaling pathway inhibitors, WNT signaling pathway inhibitors, and BMP signaling pathway inhibitors.
所述三维培养为将细胞在超低吸附表面处理的96孔培养板中培养,细胞可自发聚集成细胞球。The three-dimensional culture involves culturing cells in a 96-well culture plate with an ultra-low adsorption surface treatment, where the cells can spontaneously aggregate into cell spheres.
细胞三维培养体系相对复杂,需要用到不同的培养设备和技术。三维培养中细胞代谢功能与二维培养相比也不同,三维培养增加了细胞之间的相互联系,一般认为更接近生理情况,因此三维培养在某些条件下会形成特定的生理结构。Three-dimensional cell culture systems are relatively complex, requiring different culture equipment and techniques. Cellular metabolic functions in three-dimensional culture also differ from those in two-dimensional culture. Three-dimensional culture increases the intercellular connections and is generally considered to more closely resemble physiological conditions; therefore, under certain conditions, three-dimensional culture can lead to the formation of specific physiological structures.
本发明在诱导阶段加入多种信号通路抑制剂,加速了神经类器官的聚集和生长,神经类器官体积增加,并且神经类器官个体差异很小,形成了神经类器官初级结构,总体上操作简单且易于实施,系统稳定,成本低,只需要使用普通培养箱,可以直接应用毒理实验,有很强应用前景。This invention incorporates multiple signaling pathway inhibitors during the induction phase, accelerating the aggregation and growth of neural organoids. The volume of neural organoids increases, and individual differences among neural organoids are minimal, forming the primary structure of neural organoids. Overall, the operation is simple and easy to implement, the system is stable, and the cost is low. It only requires a common incubator and can be directly applied to toxicology experiments, showing strong application prospects.
优选地,所述TGF-β信号通路抑制剂包括SB431542、SB505124、A83-01、Disitertide、Galunisertib、A77-01或AZ12799734中的任意一种。Preferably, the TGF-β signaling pathway inhibitor includes any one of SB431542, SB505124, A83-01, Disitertide, Galunisertib, A77-01, or AZ12799734.
优选地,所述WNT信号通路抑制剂包括IWR1、IWP4、FH535、NLS-StAx-h、KYA1797K、TAK715、Klotho-derived peptide 6或WNTinib中的任意一种。Preferably, the WNT signaling pathway inhibitor includes any one of IWR1, IWP4, FH535, NLS-StAx-h, KYA1797K, TAK715, Klotho-derived peptide 6, or WNTinib.
优选地,所述BMP信号通路抑制剂包括LDN-193189、Dorsomorphin、DMH-1、DMH2、K02288、M4K2163 dihydrochloride或ML347中的任意一种。Preferably, the BMP signaling pathway inhibitor includes any one of LDN-193189, Dorsomorphin, DMH-1, DMH2, K02288, M4K2163 dihydrochloride, or ML347.
优选地,所述信号通路抑制剂还包括Rock信号通路抑制剂。Preferably, the signaling pathway inhibitor further includes a Rock signaling pathway inhibitor.
优选地,所述Rock信号通路抑制剂包括Y-27632。Preferably, the Rock signaling pathway inhibitor includes Y-27632.
优选地,所述神经类器官三维培养诱导分化的方法包括:使用含有3~7 μM(例如3 μM、4 μM、5 μM、6 μM或7 μM等)TGF-β信号通路抑制剂、1~5 μM(例如1 μM、2 μM、3 μM、4 μM或5 μM等)WNT信号通路抑制剂和80~120 nM(例如80 nM、90 nM、100 nM、110 nM或120 nM等)BMP信号通路抑制剂的培养基培养诱导性多能干细胞,培养9~11天(例如9天、9.5天、10天、10.5天或11天等),获得所述神经类器官。Preferably, the method for three-dimensional culture-induced differentiation of the neural organoids includes: culturing induced pluripotent stem cells in a culture medium containing 3-7 μM (e.g., 3 μM, 4 μM, 5 μM, 6 μM or 7 μM) TGF-β signaling pathway inhibitors, 1-5 μM (e.g., 1 μM, 2 μM, 3 μM, 4 μM or 5 μM) WNT signaling pathway inhibitors and 80-120 nM (e.g., 80 nM, 90 nM, 100 nM, 110 nM or 120 nM) BMP signaling pathway inhibitors for 9-11 days (e.g., 9 days, 9.5 days, 10 days, 10.5 days or 11 days) to obtain the neural organoids.
本发明所述培养基可以使用所有适用于胚胎干细胞和多能诱导细胞培养的培养基,无需进行特殊限定。The culture medium described in this invention can be any culture medium suitable for embryonic stem cells and pluripotent inducible cells, without any special limitations.
本发明提供的方法能够缩短诱导皮层神经类器官时间,可以一直在一个培养板中操作,不需要更换培养板,且可以在普通培养箱(含5% CO 2)中进行培养,具有操作简便、系统稳定且成本较低的优势。 The method provided by this invention can shorten the induction time of cortical neural organoids, can be operated in a single culture plate without changing the culture plate, and can be cultured in a common incubator (containing 5% CO2 ). It has the advantages of simple operation, stable system and low cost.
优选地,所述神经类器官三维培养诱导分化的方法包括以下步骤:Preferably, the method for inducing differentiation through three-dimensional culture of neural organoids includes the following steps:
(1)使用含有15~25 μM(例如15 μM、18 μM、20 μM、22 μM或25 μM等)Rock信号通路抑制剂、3~7 μM(例如3 μM、4 μM、5 μM、6 μM或7 μM等)TGF-β信号通路抑制剂、1~5 μM(例如1 μM、2 μM、3 μM、4 μM或5 μM等)WNT信号通路抑制剂和80~120 nM(例如80 nM、90 nM、100 nM、110 nM或120 nM等)BMP信号通路抑制剂的培养基培养诱导性多能干细胞5~7天(例如5天、5.5天、6天、6.5天或7天等);(1) Culture induced pluripotent stem cells in a medium containing 15-25 μM (e.g., 15 μM, 18 μM, 20 μM, 22 μM or 25 μM) Rock signaling pathway inhibitors, 3-7 μM (e.g., 3 μM, 4 μM, 5 μM, 6 μM or 7 μM) TGF-β signaling pathway inhibitors, 1-5 μM (e.g., 1 μM, 2 μM, 3 μM, 4 μM or 5 μM) WNT signaling pathway inhibitors and 80-120 nM (e.g., 80 nM, 90 nM, 100 nM, 110 nM or 120 nM) BMP signaling pathway inhibitors for 5-7 days (e.g., 5 days, 5.5 days, 6 days, 6.5 days or 7 days).
(2)再使用含有3~7 μM(例如3 μM、4 μM、5 μM、6 μM或7 μM等)TGF-β信号通路抑制剂、1~5 μM(例如1 μM、2 μM、3 μM、4 μM或5 μM等)WNT信号通路抑制剂和80~120 nM(例如80 nM、90 nM、100 nM、110 nM或120 nM等)BMP信号通路抑制剂的培养基培养步骤(1)获得的细胞2~6天(例如2天、3天、4天、5天或6天等),获得所述神经类器官。(2) The neural organoids are obtained by culturing the cells obtained in step (1) in a culture medium containing 3-7 μM (e.g., 3 μM, 4 μM, 5 μM, 6 μM or 7 μM) TGF-β signaling pathway inhibitor, 1-5 μM (e.g., 1 μM, 2 μM, 3 μM, 4 μM or 5 μM) WNT signaling pathway inhibitor and 80-120 nM (e.g., 80 nM, 90 nM, 100 nM, 110 nM or 120 nM) BMP signaling pathway inhibitor for 2-6 days (e.g., 2 days, 3 days, 4 days, 5 days or 6 days).
优选地,所述神经类器官表达神经干细胞的分子标志物和神经细胞的分子标志物。Preferably, the neural organoids express molecular markers of neural stem cells and molecular markers of nerve cells.
优选地,所述神经干细胞的分子标志物包括SOX2、PAX6或NESTIN中的任意一种或至少两种的组合。Preferably, the molecular markers of the neural stem cells include any one or a combination of at least two of SOX2, PAX6, or NESTIN.
优选地,所述神经细胞的分子标志物包括MAP2、TUJ1、CTIP2、SATB2或NEUN中的任意一种或至少两种的组合。Preferably, the molecular markers of the nerve cells include any one or a combination of at least two of MAP2, TUJ1, CTIP2, SATB2, or NEUN.
第二方面,本发明提供了一种神经类器官模型,所述神经类器官模型由第一方面所述的神经类器官三维培养诱导分化的方法制备得到。Secondly, the present invention provides a neural organoid model, which is prepared by the three-dimensional culture-induced differentiation method for neural organoids described in the first aspect.
第三方面,本发明提供了如第一方面所述的神经类器官三维培养诱导分化的方法和/或第二方面所述的神经类器官模型在毒理学检测中的应用。Thirdly, the present invention provides a method for three-dimensional culture-induced differentiation of neural organoids as described in the first aspect and/or the application of neural organoid models as described in the second aspect in toxicological testing.
本发明所述毒理学检测可直接在培养神经类器官的96孔板中进行,或转移到其它培养器材中进行。The toxicological tests described in this invention can be performed directly in 96-well plates for culturing neural organoids, or transferred to other culture equipment.
优选地,所述应用包括对双酚类物质进行短期和长期毒理检测、对抗癌药物进行短期和长期毒理检测和对酒精进行毒理检测中的任意一种或至少两种的组合。Preferably, the application includes any one or a combination of at least two of the following: short-term and long-term toxicological testing of bisphenols, short-term and long-term toxicological testing of anticancer drugs, and toxicological testing of alcohol.
第四方面,本发明提供了一种毒理学检测的方法,所述毒理学检测的方法包括:利用第一方面所述的神经类器官三维培养诱导分化的方法制备得到神经类器官,将所述神经类器官置于神经分化培养基和/或神经成熟培养基中培养,加入待测物质后观察神经类器官大小及检测分子标志物的表达。Fourthly, the present invention provides a method for toxicological detection, the method comprising: preparing neural organoids by means of the three-dimensional culture-induced differentiation method of neural organoids described in the first aspect, culturing the neural organoids in a neural differentiation culture medium and/or a neural maturation culture medium, and observing the size of the neural organoids and detecting the expression of molecular markers after adding the test substance.
优选地,所述待测物质包括双酚类物质、抗癌药物和酒精中的任意一种或至少两种的组合。Preferably, the substance to be tested includes any one or a combination of at least two of bisphenols, anticancer drugs, and alcohol.
优选地,所述双酚类物质包括双酚A、双酚B、双酚F、双酚P、双酚S、双酚AF及原料和衍生物中的任意一种或至少两种的组合。Preferably, the bisphenolic substances include any one or a combination of at least two of bisphenol A, bisphenol B, bisphenol F, bisphenol P, bisphenol S, bisphenol AF, and raw materials and derivatives.
优选地,所述抗癌药物包括阿霉素、紫杉醇、顺铂或5FU中的任意一种或至少两种的组合。Preferably, the anticancer drug includes any one or a combination of at least two of doxorubicin, paclitaxel, cisplatin, or 5FU.
上述各项数值范围内的其他具体点值均可选择,在此便不再一一赘述。Other specific point values within the range of the above values can be selected, and will not be elaborated on here.
与现有技术相比,本发明具有以下有益效果:Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:
(1)本发明创造性地发现了通过在培养诱导性多能干细胞的培养基中加入TGF-β信号通路抑制剂、WNT信号通路抑制剂和BMP信号通路抑制剂,使所述诱导性多能干细胞诱导分化为神经类器官,获得的神经类器官体积较大,且个体差异很小,稳定性较高,获得的神经类器官可应用于毒理学研究中;(1) This invention has creatively discovered that by adding TGF-β signaling pathway inhibitors, WNT signaling pathway inhibitors and BMP signaling pathway inhibitors to the culture medium for induced pluripotent stem cells, the induced pluripotent stem cells can be induced to differentiate into neural organoids. The obtained neural organoids are large in size, have very little individual variation, and are highly stable. The obtained neural organoids can be applied to toxicological studies.
(2)本发明提供的神经类器官三维培养诱导分化的方法,可以一直在一个培养板中操作,不需要更换培养板,且可以在普通培养箱(含5% CO 2)中进行培养,培养方法简单快速、稳定性强、成本低,具有广阔的应用前景。 (2) The method for three-dimensional culture and induction of differentiation of neural organoids provided by the present invention can be operated in one culture plate without changing the culture plate, and can be cultured in a common incubator (containing 5% CO2 ). The culture method is simple, fast, stable and low cost, and has broad application prospects.
图1为实施例1和对比例1细胞生长10天时情况明场图(比例尺为500 μm);Figure 1 is a bright field image of cells from Example 1 and Comparative Example 1 after 10 days of cell growth (scale bar is 500 μm).
图2为实施例1和对比例1细胞生长16天时情况明场图(比例尺为500 μm);Figure 2 is a bright field image of cells from Example 1 and Comparative Example 1 after 16 days of cell growth (scale bar is 500 μm).
图3为实施例1细胞生长22天时神经细胞分子标志物表达情况图;Figure 3 shows the expression of molecular markers in nerve cells after 22 days of cell growth in Example 1.
图4为神经类器官双酚类物质短期毒性处理KI67表达情况图;Figure 4 shows the expression of KI67 in neuronal organoids after short-term toxic treatment with bisphenol A substances.
图5为神经类器官双酚类物质长期毒性处理后细胞生长情况明场图(比例尺为500 μm);Figure 5 is a bright field image of cell growth in neural organoids after long-term toxic treatment with bisphenols (scale bar: 500 μm).
图6为神经类器官双酚类物质长期毒性处理后神经细胞分子标志物表达情况图;Figure 6 shows the expression of molecular markers in nerve cells after long-term toxic treatment with bisphenol A substances in nerve organoids.
图7为神经类器官阿霉素短期毒性处理后细胞凋亡情况图;Figure 7 shows the apoptosis of cells in neural organoids after short-term doxorubicin toxicity treatment.
图8为神经类器官阿霉素长期毒性处理后神经细胞分子标志物表达情况图;Figure 8 shows the expression of molecular markers in nerve cells after long-term toxic treatment with doxorubicin in nerve organoids.
图9为神经类器官酒精处理后细胞生长情况明场图(比例尺为500 μm);Figure 9 is a bright field image of cell growth of neural organoids after alcohol treatment (scale bar: 500 μm).
图10为神经类器官酒精处理后神经细胞分子标志物表达情况图。Figure 10 shows the expression of molecular markers in nerve cells after alcohol treatment of nerve organoids.
为进一步阐述本发明所采取的技术手段及其效果,以下结合实施例和附图对本发明作进一步地说明。可以理解的是,此处所描述的具体实施方式仅仅用于解释本发明,而非对本发明的限定。To further illustrate the technical means and effects of this invention, the following description, in conjunction with embodiments and accompanying drawings, provides a further explanation of the invention. It is understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the invention and not intended to limit it.
实施例中未注明具体技术或条件者,按照本领域内的文献所描述的技术或条件,或者按照产品说明书进行。所用试剂或仪器未注明生产厂商者,均为可通过正规渠道商购获得的常规产品。Where specific techniques or conditions are not specified in the examples, they shall be performed in accordance with the techniques or conditions described in the literature in this field, or in accordance with the product instructions. Reagents or instruments whose manufacturers are not specified are all conventional products that can be purchased through legitimate channels.
以下实施例中用到的试剂来源或配制方法:The sources or preparation methods of the reagents used in the following examples are as follows:
SB431542:购自Tocris,产品货号为Cat. No. 1614;SB431542: Purchased from Tocris, product number Cat. No. 1614;
IWR1:购自Tocris,产品货号为Cat. No. 3532;IWR1: Purchased from Tocris, product number Cat. No. 3532;
LDN-193189:购自Stemolecule,产品货号为04-0074;LDN-193189: Purchased from Stemolecule, product code 04-0074;
hiPSC培养基:商品名为mTeSR Plus,购自Stemcell,产品货号为100-1130;hiPSC medium: commercial name mTeSR Plus, purchased from Stemcell, product code 100-1130;
神经分化培养基(100 mL):GMEM (77 mL), KSR 5X (20 mL), P/S 100X (1 mL), NEAA 100X (1 mL), Sodium Pyruvate 100 X(1 mL), beta-ME (0.1 mM);Neural differentiation medium (100 mL): GMEM (77 mL), KSR 5X (20 mL), P/S 100X (1 mL), NEAA 100X (1 mL), Sodium Pyruvate 100X (1 mL), beta-ME (0.1 mM);
神经成熟培养基(100 mL):DMEM/F-12 (96 mL), N-2 supplement 100X (1 mL), Lipid Concentrate 100X (1 mL), P/S 100X (1 mL), Glutamax 100X (1 mL)。Neural maturation medium (100 mL): DMEM/F-12 (96 mL), N-2 supplement 100X (1 mL), Lipid Concentrate 100X (1 mL), P/S 100X (1 mL), Glutamax 100X (1 mL).
实施例1Example 1
本实施例提供了一种神经类器官三维培养诱导分化的方法,所述方法包括:将hiPSC消化为单个细胞,转移到超低吸附96孔板中,在普通CO 2培养箱中,前6天添加20 μM Rock信号通路抑制剂Y-27632,并在含有5 μM TGF-β信号通路抑制剂SB431542、3 μM WNT信号通路抑制剂IWR1和100 nM BMP信号通路抑制剂LDN-193189的培养基培养10天,获得神经类器官。 This embodiment provides a method for inducing differentiation of neural organoids through three-dimensional culture. The method includes: digesting hiPSCs into single cells, transferring them into ultra-low adsorption 96-well plates, adding 20 μM Rock signaling pathway inhibitor Y-27632 to a conventional CO2 incubator for the first 6 days, and culturing them for 10 days in a medium containing 5 μM TGF-β signaling pathway inhibitor SB431542, 3 μM WNT signaling pathway inhibitor IWR1, and 100 nM BMP signaling pathway inhibitor LDN-193189 to obtain neural organoids.
实施例2Example 2
本实施例提供了一种神经类器官三维培养诱导分化的方法,所述方法包括:将hiPSC消化为单个细胞,转移到超低吸附96孔板中,在普通CO 2培养箱中,前5天添加25 μM Rock信号通路抑制剂Y-27632,并在含有3 μM TGF-β信号通路抑制剂SB431542、5 μM WNT信号通路抑制剂IWR1和80 nM BMP信号通路抑制剂LDN-193189的培养基培养11天,获得神经类器官。 This embodiment provides a method for three-dimensional culture-induced differentiation of neural organoids. The method includes: digesting hiPSCs into single cells, transferring them into ultra-low adsorption 96-well plates, adding 25 μM Rock signaling pathway inhibitor Y-27632 to a conventional CO2 incubator for the first 5 days, and culturing for 11 days in a medium containing 3 μM TGF-β signaling pathway inhibitor SB431542, 5 μM WNT signaling pathway inhibitor IWR1, and 80 nM BMP signaling pathway inhibitor LDN-193189 to obtain neural organoids.
实施例3Example 3
本实施例提供了一种神经类器官三维培养诱导分化的方法,所述方法包括:将hiPSC消化为单个细胞,转移到超低吸附96孔板中,在普通CO 2培养箱中,前7天添加15 μM Rock信号通路抑制剂Y-27632,并在含有7 μM TGF-β信号通路抑制剂SB431542、1 μM WNT信号通路抑制剂IWR1和120 nM BMP信号通路抑制剂LDN-193189的培养基培养9天,获得神经类器官。 This embodiment provides a method for three-dimensional culture-induced differentiation of neural organoids. The method includes: digesting hiPSCs into single cells, transferring them into ultra-low adsorption 96-well plates, adding 15 μM Rock signaling pathway inhibitor Y-27632 to a conventional CO2 incubator for the first 7 days, and culturing for 9 days in a medium containing 7 μM TGF-β signaling pathway inhibitor SB431542, 1 μM WNT signaling pathway inhibitor IWR1, and 120 nM BMP signaling pathway inhibitor LDN-193189 to obtain neural organoids.
对比例1Comparative Example 1
本对比例提供了一种神经类器官诱导分化的方法,所述方法包括:Sasai导向分化方法:第一步诱导神经干细胞需要18天,时间较长:将hiPSC消化为单个细胞,转移到超低吸附96孔板中,前6天添加20 μM Rock 信号通路抑制剂Y-27632,并在含有5 μM TGF-β信号通路抑制剂SB431542和3 μM WNT信号通路抑制剂IWR1的培养基培养18天,之后转移到低吸附培养皿,并且在高氧培养箱中(40%O 2,5%CO 2)中培养。其它详情见引文Kadoshima T, et al.Self-organization of axial polarity, inside-out layer pattern, and species-specific progenitor dynamics in human ES cell-derived neocortex. PNAS, 2013, 110(50):20284-20289.。 This comparative example provides a method for inducing differentiation of neural organoids, which includes: Sasai-guided differentiation method: The first step of inducing neural stem cells requires 18 days, which is relatively long: hiPSCs are digested into single cells and transferred to ultra-low adsorption 96-well plates. For the first 6 days, 20 μM Rock signaling pathway inhibitor Y-27632 is added, and the cells are cultured for 18 days in a medium containing 5 μM TGF-β signaling pathway inhibitor SB431542 and 3 μM WNT signaling pathway inhibitor IWR1. After that, the cells are transferred to low adsorption culture dishes and cultured in a hyperoxia incubator (40% O2 , 5% CO2 ). For other details, see the citation Kadoshima T, et al. Self-organization of axial polarity, inside-out layer pattern, and species-specific progenitor dynamics in human ES cell-derived neocortex. PNAS, 2013, 110(50):20284-20289.
测试例1Test Example 1
本测试例使用实施例1和对比例1提供的方法制备得到了神经类器官,培养至第10天,分别随机选取12个生长情况良好的细胞团进行拍照记录,并统计获得的神经类器官细胞团直径平均大小,结果如图1和表1所示,表1中直径大小单位为μm。In this test case, neural organoids were prepared using the methods provided in Example 1 and Comparative Example 1. After culturing for 10 days, 12 cell clusters with good growth were randomly selected for photographic recording, and the average diameter of the obtained neural organoid cell clusters was counted. The results are shown in Figure 1 and Table 1, where the diameter unit in Table 1 is μm.
表1Table 1
由图1和表1可以得出,本发明提供的神经类器官诱导分化方法可以加快细胞增殖速度,在相同时间内,使用本发明提供的方法制备得到的神经类器官体积更大,便于进行后续研究观察。As can be seen from Figure 1 and Table 1, the neural organoid induction differentiation method provided by the present invention can accelerate cell proliferation. In the same time period, the neural organoids prepared using the method provided by the present invention are larger in volume, which facilitates subsequent research and observation.
测试例2Test Example 2
本测试例使用实施例1和对比例1提供的方法制备得到了神经类器官,培养至第16天,分别随机选取48个生长情况良好的细胞团进行拍照记录,结果如图2所示。In this test case, neural organoids were prepared using the methods provided in Example 1 and Comparative Example 1. After culturing for 16 days, 48 cell clusters with good growth were randomly selected for photographic recording, and the results are shown in Figure 2.
由图2可以得出,对比例1中有三个用红色虚线标记的类器官的体积明显小于其它类器官,而实施例1诱导的神经类器官个体差异更小,本发明提供的方法制备得到神经类器官个体之间体积相对均一。As can be seen from Figure 2, the volume of the three organoids marked with red dashed lines in Comparative Example 1 is significantly smaller than that of the other organoids, while the individual differences of the neural organoids induced in Example 1 are even smaller. The neural organoids prepared by the method provided in this invention have relatively uniform volume among individual organoids.
测试例3Test Example 3
本测试例使用实施例1提供的方法制备得到了神经类器官,培养至第22天,使用4% PFA(多聚甲醛固定液)对类器官进行固定,之后使用30%蔗糖脱水,并包埋在OCT中进行冰冻切片。在切片上进行免疫荧光的染色,一抗为SOX2(鼠抗)和MAP2(兔抗),二抗为488驴抗鼠,568驴抗兔。封片后使用共聚焦显微镜拍照。结果如图3所示,使用本发明方法制备得到的神经类器官能够表达神经干细胞分子标志物(SOX2)和神经细胞的分子标志物(MAP2),表明类器官包含了神经干细胞和神经细胞,并有一些的组织结构,形成了神经类器官。In this test case, neural organoids were prepared using the method provided in Example 1. After culturing for 22 days, the organoids were fixed with 4% PFA (paraformaldehyde fixative), dehydrated with 30% sucrose, and embedded in OCT for frozen sectioning. Immunofluorescence staining was performed on the sections using primary antibodies SOX2 (mouse anti) and MAP2 (rabbit anti), and secondary antibodies 488 donkey anti-mouse and 568 donkey anti-rabbit. After mounting, images were taken using a confocal microscope. The results are shown in Figure 3. The neural organoids prepared using the method of this invention can express the molecular markers of neural stem cells (SOX2) and nerve cells (MAP2), indicating that the organoids contain neural stem cells and nerve cells and possess some tissue structure, thus forming neural organoids.
测试例4Test Example 4
本测试例使用实施例1提供的方法制备得到了神经类器官,更换为神经分化培养基培养4天,再使用含有20 μM双酚A或20 μM双酚B的神经分化培养基培养2天,4%PFA固定后进行冰冻切片并通过KI67免疫荧光检测细胞增殖情况,结果如图4所示。In this test case, neural organoids were prepared using the method provided in Example 1. The organoids were then cultured in neural differentiation medium for 4 days, followed by 2 days of culture in neural differentiation medium containing 20 μM bisphenol A or 20 μM bisphenol B. After fixation with 4% PFA, frozen sections were prepared and cell proliferation was detected by KI67 immunofluorescence. The results are shown in Figure 4.
本测试例使用实施例1提供的方法制备得到了神经类器官,更换为神经分化培养基培养4天,使用含有20 μM双酚A或20 μM双酚B的神经分化培养基培养12天,结果如图5所示。再检测神经细胞标志物SOX2/MAP2的表达,结果如图6所示。In this test case, neural organoids were prepared using the method provided in Example 1. The culture medium was replaced with neural differentiation medium and cultured for 4 days, followed by 12 days of culture using neural differentiation medium containing 20 μM bisphenol A or 20 μM bisphenol B. The results are shown in Figure 5. The expression of the neural cell markers SOX2/MAP2 was then detected, and the results are shown in Figure 6.
由图4~6可以得出,双酚类物质影响神经类器官的早期发育,细胞分裂减少,神经类器官体积减小。As shown in Figures 4-6, bisphenol A substances affect the early development of neural organoids, reduce cell division, and decrease the volume of neural organoids.
测试例5Test Example 5
本测试例使用实施例1提供的方法制备得到了神经类器官,更换为神经分化培养基培养4周,使用含有0.4 μM阿霉素的神经成熟培养基培养2天,进行TUNEL检测,以未经阿霉素处理的细胞为对照组,结果如图7所示。In this test case, neural organoids were prepared using the method provided in Example 1. The cells were then cultured in neural differentiation medium for 4 weeks and neural maturation medium containing 0.4 μM doxorubicin for 2 days. TUNEL assay was performed, with cells not treated with doxorubicin serving as the control group. The results are shown in Figure 7.
本测试例使用实施例1提供的方法制备得到了神经类器官,更换为神经分化培养基培养4周,使用含有0.4 μM阿霉素的神经成熟培养基培养10天,进行神经干细胞和神经细胞分子标志物SOX2/MAP2的表达检测,以未经阿霉素处理的细胞为对照组,结果如图8所示。In this test case, neural organoids were prepared using the method provided in Example 1. The organoids were then cultured in neural differentiation medium for 4 weeks and in neural maturation medium containing 0.4 μM doxorubicin for 10 days. The expression of neural stem cells and the neural cell molecular markers SOX2/MAP2 was detected. Cells not treated with doxorubicin were used as the control group. The results are shown in Figure 8.
由图7和8可以得出,短期阿霉素处理增加了细胞凋亡,长期阿霉素处理改变了神经类器官的内部结构。Figures 7 and 8 show that short-term doxorubicin treatment increases apoptosis, while long-term doxorubicin treatment alters the internal structure of neural organoids.
测试例6Test Example 6
本测试例使用实施例1提供的方法制备得到了神经类器官,在表面未处理的6 cm培养皿中,使用神经分化培养基培养4天,之后在含有100 mM乙醇的神经分化培养基中再培养14天,观察并记录神经类器官的大小,以未经酒精处理的细胞作为对照组,结果如图9所示。将神经类器官进行冰冻切片,检测神经细胞标志物SOX2/MAP2的表达,以未经酒精处理的细胞作为对照组,结果如图10所示。In this test case, neural organoids were prepared using the method provided in Example 1. They were cultured for 4 days in untreated 6 cm culture dishes using neural differentiation medium, followed by 14 days in neural differentiation medium containing 100 mM ethanol. The size of the neural organoids was observed and recorded. Cells not treated with ethanol were used as a control group. The results are shown in Figure 9. Frozen sections of the neural organoids were then prepared, and the expression of the neural cell markers SOX2/MAP2 was detected. Cells not treated with ethanol were used as a control group. The results are shown in Figure 10.
由图9和10可以得出,酒精处理减小了神经类器官的体积,减少了SOX2阳性的神经干细胞数量。As shown in Figures 9 and 10, alcohol treatment reduced the volume of neural organoids and decreased the number of SOX2-positive neural stem cells.
综上所述,本发明提供了一种神经类器官三维培养诱导分化的方法,通过在培养诱导性多能干细胞的培养基中加入复合抑制剂,使所述诱导性多能干细胞分化为神经类器官,获得的神经类器官体积较大,且个体差异很小,培养方法简单快速、稳定性强、成本低,具有广阔的应用前景。In summary, this invention provides a method for three-dimensional culture-induced differentiation of neural organoids. By adding a compound inhibitor to the culture medium for induced pluripotent stem cells, the induced pluripotent stem cells differentiate into neural organoids. The obtained neural organoids are large in size and have very little individual variation. The culture method is simple, rapid, stable, and low in cost, and has broad application prospects.
申请人声明,以上所述仅为本发明的具体实施方式,但本发明的保护范围并不局限于此,所属技术领域的技术人员应该明了,任何属于本技术领域的技术人员在本发明揭露的技术范围内,可轻易想到的变化或替换,均落在本发明的保护范围和公开范围之内。The applicant declares that the above description is only a specific embodiment of the present invention, but the protection scope of the present invention is not limited thereto. Those skilled in the art should understand that any changes or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in the present invention fall within the protection and disclosure scope of the present invention.
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