Protocol to optimize the biobanking of ovarian cancer organoids by accommodating patient-specific differences in stemness potential

Trillsch, Fabian; Czogalla, Bastian; Kraus, Fabian; Burges, Alexander; Mahner, Sven; Kessler, Mirjana (2023): Protocol to optimize the biobanking of ovarian cancer organoids by accommodating patient-specific differences in stemness potential. STAR Protocols, 4 (3): 102484. ISSN 26661667

Abstract

We present a protocol for effective biobanking of epithelial ovarian cancer organoids, considering the heterogeneous clinical presentation and high recurrence rates. Our protocol involves parallel testing of three media to identify patient-specific optimal conditions. We describe steps for tissue dissociation, differential seeding, organoid cultivation, and biobanking. We outline procedures for fixation, embedding, and staining for confocal imaging. Furthermore, we demonstrate that brief cultivation of isolates in 2D on plastic enhances organoid-forming potential in selected lines, expanding their application scope.

• Dokumententyp: Artikel (Klinikum der LMU)
• Organisationseinheit (Fakultäten): 07 Medizin > Klinikum der LMU München > Klinik und Poliklinik für Frauenheilkunde und Geburtshilfe
• DFG-Fachsystematik der Wissenschaftsbereiche: Lebenswissenschaften
• DFG: Gefördert durch die Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) - 491502892