Protocol for generating in vitro glioma models using human-induced pluripotent- or embryonic-stem-cell-derived cerebral organoids.

Overview

In glioma modeling, existing organoid protocols lack the ability to replicate glioma cell invasion and interaction with normal brain tissue. Here, we present a protocol for generating in vitro brain disease models using human-induced pluripotent- or embryonic-stem-cell-derived cerebral organoids (COs). We describe steps for forming glioma organoids by co-culturing forebrain organoids with U-87 MG cells. We also detail vibratome sectioning of COs to prevent cell death and enhance contact between U-87 MG cells and cerebral tissues.