Abstract
Aging is a complex and multifactorial process that significantly affects brain function and health, since it is commonly associated with the emergence of neurodegenerative diseases. Recent advances in stem cell technology have facilitated the development of brain organoids, three-dimensional structures that mimic key aspects of brain architecture and functionality. By incorporating microglia, the resident monocyte-derived immune cells of the central nervous system, immunocompetent brain organoids can provide a more physiologically relevant model for studying brain aging. This chapter explores the methodology of immunocompetent brain organoids for advanced aging research, detailing protocols for their generation from a co-culture of neural stem cells and primitive macrophage progenitors.
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