Protocol for formation, staining, and imaging of 3D breast cancer models using MicroTissues mold systems

Ben Haspels, Maayke M.P. Kuijten*

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Abstract

The use of 3D cancer models to study therapy response has a great advantage over conventional 2D cell culture. Here, we present an optimized protocol for breast cancer spheroid and rod-shaped microtissue formation using MicroTissues mold systems. We describe steps for cast formation and treating the 3D models with DNA-damaging agents. We then detail procedures for analyzing the 3D models by whole-mount immunostaining and confocal imaging of fixed samples or with the use of live-cell reporters.

Original languageEnglish
Article number103250
JournalSTAR Protocols
Volume5
Issue number4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 20 Dec 2024

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