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Efficient RNA and RNA-protein co-detection in 3D colonoids by whole-mount staining
Roger Atanga1, Amalia S Parra2, Julie G In1
1Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 87131, USA.
Abstract:
Here, we describe a protocol to visualize RNA oligos and proteins independently or together using a combination of fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) and immunofluorescence in human colonoids, expanding on previously published research. Whole-mount staining is used to preserve the colonoid structure and fix onto glass slides. We describe procedures for efficient plating, fixation, and preservation of the colonoids. This workflow can be adapted to 3D organoid models from other tissues or organisms. For complete details on the use and execution of this protocol, please refer to In et al. (2020).

