The Three-Dimensional Culture System with Matrigel and Neurotrophic Factors Preserves the Structure and Function of Spiral Ganglion Neuron In Vitro

Figure 8

Synergistic influence of matrigel with BDNF and NT3 on neurite outgrowth. (a) The diagram of the assay. (b) Representative staining of neurites observed on SGN explants treated with 2D 2D-NF, 3D, and 3D-NF. DAPI (blue), β-tubulin (green). (c–f) Quantifications of the average number, length, height, and area of neurites in treated groups. , , and .

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