Co-Culture of Schwann Cells with DRG Neurons on a Pre-Stretched Membrane

Source: Liu, C., et al. An Approach to Enhance Alignment and Myelination of Dorsal Root Ganglion Neurons. J. Vis. Exp. (2016). The video demonstrates the co-culturing of dorsal root ganglion (DRG) neurons with Schwann cells. DRG neurons are first grown on a pre-stretched membrane for aligned axon growth. Schwann cells are then introduced, which attach to the axons, insulating them and promoting neural cell survival and function.