Time-lapse Imaging of Cortical Projection Neuron Migration in Mice Using Mosaic Analysis with Double Markers

Overview

Journal STAR Protoc

Publisher Cell Press

Specialties Biology
Biomedical Engineering
Science

Date 2024 Jan 2

PMID 38165800

Authors

Andi H Hansen

Simon Hippenmeyer

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Abstract

Mosaic analysis with double markers (MADM) technology enables the sparse labeling of genetically defined neurons. We present a protocol for time-lapse imaging of cortical projection neuron migration in mice using MADM. We describe steps for the isolation, culturing, and 4D imaging of neuronal dynamics in MADM-labeled brain tissue. While this protocol is compatible with other single-cell labeling methods, the MADM approach provides a genetic platform for the functional assessment of cell-autonomous candidate gene function and the relative contribution of non-cell-autonomous effects. For complete details on the use and execution of this protocol, please refer to Hansen et al. (2022), Contreras et al. (2021), and Amberg and Hippenmeyer (2021)..

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