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ArticleBiology of reproduction2024

New uses for an old technique: live imaging on the slice organ culture to study reproductive processes†.

Ciro Maurizio Amato, Humphrey Hung-Chang Yao

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Article in Biology of reproduction, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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2citing papers in PubMed
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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

2 citing papers in PubMed, 2 citations in OpenAlex.

  1. In vitro models of the male reproductive system: applications for developmental and reproductive toxicology.Toxicological sciences : an official journal of the Society of Toxicology · 2025
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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

2 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Ciro Maurizio AmatoReproductive Developmental Biology Group, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, Research Triangle Park, NC, USA.
Humphrey Hung-Chang YaoReproductive Developmental Biology Group, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, Research Triangle Park, NC, USA.
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences · US

Funding

Impacts of Genetic and Environmental Factors on Reproductive Organ DevelopmentZIAES102965 · NIEHS · NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SCIENCES · PI YAO, HUMPHREY · 2011 to 2025
$32.8M
Intramural Research Program ES102965NIDDK NIH HHS 1K99DK132460-01A1NIDDK NIH HHS K99 DK132460NIEHS NIH HHSNIH
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Reproductive processes are dynamic and involve extensive morphological remodeling and cell-cell interactions. Live imaging of organs enhances our understanding of how biological processes occur in real time. Slice culture is a type of organ culture where thick slices are collected from an organ and cultured for several days. Slice culture is a useful and easy-to-implement technique for live imaging of reproductive events at cellular resolution. Here we describe a pipeline of live imaging on slice culture to visualize the process of urethra closure in mouse embryonic penis as a proof of principle. In combination with genetic reporter mice, nuclear stains, and exposure experiments, we demonstrate the feasibility of slice culture on a reproductive organ. We also provide a step-by-step protocol and troubleshooting guide to facilitate the adoption of slice culture with live imaging in other reproductive organs. Lastly, we discuss potential utilities and experiments that could be implemented with slice culture in reproductive sciences.

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Organ Culture TechniquesAnimalsFemaleMaleMicePenisReproductionUrethralive imagingorganotypic culturepenisslice cultureurethra closure

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PMID38315794
PMCPMC11180704
OpenAlexW4391873034

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