3D organoid assay of the impact of infected erythrocyte adhesion on the blood-brain barrier

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Mass sequestration of Plasmodium falciparum parasites in the brain microvasculature can lead to cerebral malaria (CM), characterized by inflammation, vessel occlusion, and brain swelling. To date, only single-cell-type, monolayer assays have been used to investigate the effect of infected erythrocytes (IEs) on the human blood-brain barrier (BBB) and the underlying parenchyma. Here we present a human-derived 3D model of the BBB comprised of endothelial cells, pericytes, and astrocytes in direct contact with each other. The organoids readily self-assemble and can easily be grown in 96-well plates, allowing for high-throughput analysis. These organoids allow for the assessment of parasite adhesion, and analysis of barrier function, and gross morphological changes in response to parasite exposure.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationMalaria Immunology : Targeting the Surface of Infected Erythrocytes
Number of pages13
Volume2470
PublisherHumana Press
Publication date2022
Pages587-599
ISBN (Electronic)978-1-0716-2189-9
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2022
SeriesMethods in molecular biology (Clifton, N.J.)
ISSN1064-3745

Bibliographical note

© 2022. The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Science+Business Media, LLC, part of Springer Nature.

    Research areas

  • Blood-Brain Barrier/metabolism, Cell Adhesion/physiology, Endothelial Cells/metabolism, Erythrocytes/metabolism, Humans, Malaria, Falciparum/parasitology, Organoids/metabolism, Plasmodium falciparum/metabolism, Protozoan Proteins/metabolism

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