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ArticleBio-protocol2026

Histological Processing of Organoids for Immunostaining.

Lisa Brossard, Victor Perreaux, Simon Vales, Lola Bonneau, Sarah Godin, Anne Bibonne, Theo Noël, Laura Bachir, Archie Khan, Guillaume Lamirault and 3 more

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Article in Bio-protocol, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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13 authors.

Lisa BrossardNantes Université, CHU Nantes, Inserm, TENS, The Enteric Nervous System in Gut and Brain Diseases, IMAD, Nantes, France.
Victor PerreauxNantes Université, CHU Nantes, Inserm, TENS, The Enteric Nervous System in Gut and Brain Diseases, IMAD, Nantes, France.
Simon ValesNantes Université, CHU Nantes, Inserm, TENS, The Enteric Nervous System in Gut and Brain Diseases, IMAD, Nantes, France.
Lola BonneauNantes Université, CHU Nantes, Inserm, TENS, The Enteric Nervous System in Gut and Brain Diseases, IMAD, Nantes, France.
Sarah GodinNantes Université, CHU Nantes, CNRS, INSERM, l'institut du thorax, Nantes, France.
Anne BibonneNantes Université, CHU Nantes, CNRS, INSERM, l'institut du thorax, Nantes, France.
Theo NoëlNantes Université, CHU Nantes, Inserm, TENS, The Enteric Nervous System in Gut and Brain Diseases, IMAD, Nantes, France.
Laura BachirNantes Université, CHU Nantes, Inserm, TENS, The Enteric Nervous System in Gut and Brain Diseases, IMAD, Nantes, France.
Archie KhanNantes Université, CHU Nantes, Inserm, TENS, The Enteric Nervous System in Gut and Brain Diseases, IMAD, Nantes, France.
Guillaume LamiraultNantes Université, CHU Nantes, CNRS, INSERM, l'institut du thorax, Nantes, France.
Anne GaignerieNantes Université, CHU Nantes, CNRS, Inserm, BioCore, US16, SFR Bonamy, Nantes, France.
Nathalie GaboritNantes Université, CHU Nantes, CNRS, INSERM, l'institut du thorax, Nantes, France.
Maxime M MaheNantes Université, CHU Nantes, Inserm, TENS, The Enteric Nervous System in Gut and Brain Diseases, IMAD, Nantes, France.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Organoids are three-dimensional cell structures derived from stem cells that recapitulate the architecture and function of native tissues. Histological analysis of organoids is essential for assessing their structure, cellular composition, and responses to experimental conditions. However, their small size and fragility make standard paraffin embedding workflows difficult. Here, we describe a robust and reproducible protocol for the fixation, paraffin embedding, and sectioning of human organoids, enabling high-quality histological and immunostaining analysis. The method involves direct fixation within the culture matrix and inclusion in HistoGel to prevent organoid loss during processing. The protocol is compatible with hematoxylin-eosin (H&E) staining and multiplex immunofluorescence. Critical steps, troubleshooting, and adaptations for intestinal and cardiac organoids are discussed. This cost-effective and accessible method supports long-term preservation and detailed structural analysis of organoid models. Key features • Enables reliable fixation, embedding, and sectioning of fragile human organoids for histological and immunofluorescence analysis. • Uses HistoGel inclusion to prevent organoid loss during paraffin embedding and processing. • Compatible with multiple organoid types (intestinal, cardiac, etc.) and staining methods (H&E, immunofluorescence). • Produces high-quality paraffin blocks and sections suitable for long-term storage.

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FFPEHistoGelHistologyImmunofluorescenceOrganoidsParaffin embeddingTissue processing

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PMID42516584
PMCPMC13403117

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