Protocol for sub-mucosal orthotopic injection of organoids into murine colon to study tumor growth and metastasis

  • 1Department of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Luxembourg, L-4367 Belvaux, Luxembourg. Electronic address: sura.atatri@uni.lu.
  • 2Department of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Luxembourg, L-4367 Belvaux, Luxembourg. Electronic address: marianne.meyers@uni.lu.
  • 3Department of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Luxembourg, L-4367 Belvaux, Luxembourg.
  • 4Center for Translational Cancer Research (TranslaTUM), School of Medicine and Health, Technical University of Munich, 81675 Munich, Germany; Institute of Experimental Cancer Therapy, Klinikum Rechts der Isar, School of Medicine and Health, Technical University of Munich, 81675 Munich, Germany.
  • 5Center for Translational Cancer Research (TranslaTUM), School of Medicine and Health, Technical University of Munich, 81675 Munich, Germany; Institute of Experimental Cancer Therapy, Klinikum Rechts der Isar, School of Medicine and Health, Technical University of Munich, 81675 Munich, Germany; Division of Translational Cancer Research, German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) and German Cancer Consortium (DKTK), 69120 Heidelberg, Germany. Electronic address: markus.tschurtschenthaler@tum.de.
  • 6Department of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Luxembourg, L-4367 Belvaux, Luxembourg. Electronic address: elisabeth.letellier@uni.lu.

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Abstract

Orthotopic mouse models of colorectal cancer (CRC) better recapitulate the physiological processes of tumor development and metastatic dissemination. Here, we provide a protocol for colonoscopy-guided transplantation of organoids into the murine colon. We describe the steps for preparing mouse organoids, equipment, and mice for injections, as well as performing colonoscopy-guided mucosal injections and providing subsequent care. This model can be used to investigate various experimental setups, including survival, metastatic potential, and the effects of treatments. For complete details on the use and execution of this protocol, please refer to Felchle et al.1.

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