Method Article

Induction of Necrotizing Enterocolitis in Human Epithelial Enteroid Model

July 8th, 2025

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Abstract

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Source: Ares, G. J., et al. A Novel Human Epithelial Enteroid Model of Necrotizing Enterocolitis. J. Vis. Exp.(2019).

This video demonstrates the development of necrotizing enterocolitis disease in a human-derived neonatal enteroid model induced by lipopolysaccharides treatment. This model helps to study intestinal pathophysiology.

Protocol

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All procedures involving human participants have been performed in compliance with the institutional, national, and international guidelines for human welfare and have been reviewed by the local institutional review board.

1. Reagent Preparation

  1. Prepare Culture Media stock solution for whole tissue collection: 1 L of Dulbecco's Modified Eagle Medium (DMEM), 110 mL of Fetal Bovine Serum (FBS), 11 mL of Penicillin-Streptomycin (final concentration 1%), and 1.1 mL of filter-sterilized insulin (final concentration 0.1%.) Store stock solution at 4 °C.
  2. Prepare Chelating Buffer #1: 30 mL of Culture Media....

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Disclosures

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No conflicts of interest declared.

Materials

List of materials used in this article
NameCompanyCatalog NumberComments
4% ParaformaldehydeThermoFisherAAJ19943K2
Basement Membrane Matrix (Matrigel)CorningCB-40230C
DMEM/F-12ThermoFisherMT-16-405-CV
Dulbecco's Modified Eagle Medium (DMEM)ThermoFisher11-965-118
Dulbecco's Phosphate-Buffered Saline (DPBS)ThermoFisher14190-144
Epidermal Growth Factor (EGF)SigmaE9644-.2MG
Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA)SigmaEDS-500G
Fetal Bovine Serum (FBS)Gemini Bio-Pro100-125
Phosphate Buffered Saline (PBS)SigmaP5368-5X10PAK
RPMI 1640 MediumInvitrogen11875093
Tissue Processing Gel (Histogel)ThermoFisher22-110-678
Lipopolysaccharide (LPS)SigmaL2630-25MG
GentamicinSigmaG5013-1G

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Necrotizing EnterocolitisHuman Enteroid ModelLPS TreatmentCrypt IsolationBasement Membrane MatrixIntestinal CryptsLPS BindingToll Like ReceptorReactive Oxygen SpeciesApoptosis Induction

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