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Retinal ganglion cell (RGC) transplantation has the potential to restore vision in optic neuropathy, but donor neuron survival and retinal integration remain challenging. Here, we present a protocol for human RGC transplantation on flatmounted murine organotypic retinal explants, providing a robust platform for studying donor RGC survival, dendritic stratification, topographic distribution, donor-host interactions, and pro-engraftment strategies. The protocol includes microscopy-based analyses to evaluate donor cell engraftment and can be adapted to various donor cell types or culture systems. For complete details on the use and execution of this protocol, please refer to Zhang et al. (2021a, 2021b).
Glaucoma Center of Excellence, Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21287, USA.
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