Yanni Chen, Wenbo Mu, Yongkang Wu, Jiake Xu, Xiaofang Li, Hui Hu, Siqi Wang, Dali Wang, Bin Hui, Lang Wang, Yi Dong, Wei Chen
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Optogenetically modified human embryonic stem cell-derived otic neurons establish functional synaptic connection with cochlear nuclei
Spiral ganglia neurons (SGNs) impairment can cause deafness. One important therapeutic approach involves utilizing stem cells to restore impaired auditory circuitry. Nevertheless, the inadequate implementation of research methodologies poses a challenge in accurately assessing the functionality of derived cells within the circuit. Here, we describe a novel method for converting human embryonic stem cells (hESCs) into otic neurons (ONs) and assess their functional connectivity using an optogenetic approach with cells or an organotypic slice of rat cochlear nucleus (CN) in coculture. Embryonic stem cell-derived otic neurons (eONs) exhibited SGN marker expression and generated functional synaptic connection when cocultured with cochlear nucleus neurons (CNNs). Synapsin 1 and VGLUT expression are found in the cochlear nucleus of brain slices, where eONs projected processes during the coculture of eONs and CN brain slices. Action potential spikes and INa+/IK+ of CNNs increased in tandem with light stimulations to eONs. These findings provide further evidence that eONs may be a candidate source to treat SGN-deafness.
期刊介绍:
The Journal of Tissue Engineering (JTE) is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal dedicated to scientific research in the field of tissue engineering and its clinical applications. Our journal encompasses a wide range of interests, from the fundamental aspects of stem cells and progenitor cells, including their expansion to viable numbers, to an in-depth understanding of their differentiation processes. Join us in exploring the latest advancements in tissue engineering and its clinical translation.