Hui Zhang, Shuhui Sun, Juan Carlos Izpisua Belmonte, Guang-Hui Liu, Si Wang, Weiqi Zhang, Jing Qu
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In vitro models of neuronal aging and gene manipulation in human neurons (hNeurons) are valuable tools for investigating human brain aging and diseases. Here, we present a protocol for applying human embryonic stem cell (hESC)-derived neurons to model aging and the further application of small interfering RNA (siRNA)-mediated gene silencing for functional investigations. We describe steps for neuronal differentiation and culture, siRNA transfection, and technical considerations to ensure reproducibility. Our protocol enables investigations of the molecular mechanism underlying neuronal aging and facilitates drug evaluation. For complete details on the use and execution of this protocol, please refer to Zhang et al.1.
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