Protocol for the induction of human spinal motor neurons from human induced pluripotent stem cells for studying amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Summary: Here, we present a protocol for inducing spinal lower motor neurons (LMNs) from human induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs). We describe steps for preparation of a chemically induced transitional state (CTraS), transduction with Sendai virus, and LMN differentiation and maintenance. We the...
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| Main Authors: | , , , , |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2025-09-01
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| Series: | STAR Protocols |
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| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666166725004228 |
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| Summary: | Summary: Here, we present a protocol for inducing spinal lower motor neurons (LMNs) from human induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs). We describe steps for preparation of a chemically induced transitional state (CTraS), transduction with Sendai virus, and LMN differentiation and maintenance. We then detail procedures for live imaging for single-cell-based survival analysis and neurite length of LMNs using BioStation and immunocytochemistry for induction efficiency check. This protocol is optimized for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) research and large-scale screening.For complete details on the use and execution of this protocol, please refer to Setsu et al.1 : Publisher’s note: Undertaking any experimental protocol requires adherence to local institutional guidelines for laboratory safety and ethics. |
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| ISSN: | 2666-1667 |