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Protocol for generating liver metastasis microtissues to decipher cellular interactions between metastatic intestinal cancer and liver tissue

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Cell competition is a quality control mechanism that promotes elimination of suboptimal cells relative to fitter neighbors. Cancer cells exploit these mechanisms for expansion, but the underlying molecular pathways remain elusive. Here, we present a protocol for generating matrix-free microtissues recapitulating cellular interactions between intestinal cancer and hepatocyte-like cells using microscopy or transcriptomics/proteomics. We describe steps for generating and differentiating liver progenitor organoids and microtissue formation. We then detail procedures for immunofluorescence staining, mounting microtissues, and sorting cells. For complete details on the use and execution of this protocol, please refer to Krotenberg Garcia et al.(1)

Source: STAR Protocols

DOI: 10.1016/j.xpro.2024.103575

Authors: Maria Lamprou, Ana Krotenberg Garcia, Saskia Jacoba Elisabeth Suijkerbuijk

Institution: Utrecht University

Language: English

Topic: Cancer Cells and Metastasis

Subfield: Oncology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,550