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Preparation of Rat Brain Aggregate Cultures for Neuron and Glia Development Studies
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2009
A protocols for an embryonic rat brain aggregate culture system is described. Multipotent progenitors in the aggregates can develop and differentiate into neurons, astrocytes and oligodendrocytes.
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Bilaminar Co-culture of Primary Rat Cortical Neurons and Glia
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2011
Here we provide a protocol for culturing rat cortical neurons in the presence of a glial feeder layer. The cultured neurons establish polarity and create synapses, and can be separated from the glia for use in various applications, such as electrophysiology, calcium imaging, cell survival assays, immunocytochemistry, and RNA/DNA/protein isolation.
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A Multi-compartment CNS Neuron-glia Co-culture Microfluidic Platform
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2009
We developed a novel multi-compartment neuron co-culture microsystem platform for in vitro CNS axon-glia interaction research. The platform is capable of conducting up to six independent experiments in parallel and was fabricated using a newly developed macro/micro hybrid fabrication method.
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An In-vitro Preparation of Isolated Enteric Neurons and Glia from the Myenteric Plexus of the Adult Mouse
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2013
We demonstrate a cell culture protocol for the direct study of neuronal and glial components of the enteric nervous system. A neuron/glia mixed culture on coverslips is prepared from the myenteric plexus of adult mouse providing the ability to examine individual neuron and glia function by electrophysiology, immunohistochemical, etc.
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The Indirect Neuron-astrocyte Coculture Assay: An In Vitro Set-up for the Detailed Investigation of Neuron-glia Interactions
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2016
This protocol describes the indirect neuron-astrocyte coculture for compartmentalized analysis of neuron-glia interactions.
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Neural progenitor cells serve as a source of distinct neurons and glial cells during development. Their differentiation must be coordinated with the timing of cell production, migration, and maturation. This coordination helps establish the appropriate cellular composition before neural circuits can function reliably and receive glial support.
Signaling pathways regulate when progenitors produce particular cell types and help coordinate later migration, maturation, and synapse formation. Their timing matters because these events are interdependent: cells must reach appropriate locations and mature in relation to one another. Studying these signals connects developmental timing with the eventual assembly of functional neural circuits.
Interactions among developing neurons and glia influence how cells mature and how neural circuits are assembled. Glial cells can provide metabolic, structural, and insulating support, while their coordination with neurons helps place cellular maturation within the broader developmental program. Examining these relationships reveals why nervous-system development depends on multiple cell types rather than neurons alone.
Some glial cells mature to form myelin, an insulating feature associated with their developmental role. In neuron-glia development, myelination represents a later maturation outcome rather than an isolated event, linking glial differentiation with the functional support of neurons. Tracking it helps researchers assess whether developing nervous-system models achieve relevant glial maturation.
Cell cultures and organoids can be used to model neuron-glia development and investigate how neural progenitors generate distinct cell types. These systems support study of maturation, cellular interactions, and disease-related developmental questions, making them useful models for examining how neural circuits are assembled and how glial support emerges.
By linking cell production, migration, maturation, synapse formation, and glial support, this field provides a framework for investigating neurodevelopmental disorders. The same knowledge can guide disease modeling in cultures and organoids and inform strategies for nervous-system repair. Its value lies in connecting cellular developmental events with circuit assembly and functional support.