학술논문

Preparation of mechanically patterned hydrogels for controlling the self-condensation of cells
Document Type
article
Source
STAR Protocols, Vol 4, Iss 3, Pp 102471- (2023)
Subject
Biophysics
Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM)
Health Sciences
Stem Cells
Organoids
Tissue Engineering
Science (General)
Q1-390
Language
English
ISSN
2666-1667
Abstract
Summary: Synthetic protocols providing mechanical patterns to culture substrate are essential to control the self-condensation of cells for organoid engineering. Here, we present a protocol for preparing hydrogels with mechanical patterns. We describe steps for hydrogel synthesis, mechanical evaluation of the substrate, and time-lapse imaging of cell self-organization. This protocol will facilitate the rational design of culture substrates with mechanical patterns for the engineering of various functional organoids.For complete details on the use and execution of this protocol, please refer to Takebe et al. (2015) and Matsuzaki et al. (2014, 2022).1,2,3 : Publisher’s note: Undertaking any experimental protocol requires adherence to local institutional guidelines for laboratory safety and ethics.