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. 2021 Jun 3;11:11695. doi: 10.1038/s41598-021-91203-5

Figure 3.

Figure 3

Culture of iPSC motor neuron spheroids within 3D collagen I matrices enhances mRNA expression of heavy neurofilament (SMI-32), vesicular transporter of acetylcholine (VAChT) and axonal extension (MAPT). (a) Confocal tile scans of motor neuron progenitor spheroids suspended within 3D collagen I matrices of different concentrations (0.5, 1 and 1.7 mg/mL) adhere and extend axons over 5 days. (b) mRNA expression of mature motor neuron markers SMI32 and (c) VACHT, and (d) MAPT as indication of amount of axonal extension compared to adhered monolayer spheroids. Data presented ± standard deviation (SD). *P ≤ 0.05 and ***P ≤ 0.001. Scale bars = 200 µm.