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ArticleEinstein (Sao Paulo, Brazil)2026

Guided and unguided neural organoids play complementary roles in studying neurodevelopment and neuroinflammation.

Raphaella Josino, Bruno Yukio Yokota-Moreno, Isabella de Sousa Nóbrega, André Luíz Teles E Silva, Melissa Bernardini Bachir Moysés, Guilherme Grecco Ferreira, Mariana Silva Branquinho, Elisa Varella Branco, Maria Rita Passos-Bueno, Andrea Laurato Sertié

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Raphaella JosinoFaculdade Israelita de Ciências da Saúde Albert Einstein, Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0005-9046-8743
Bruno Yukio Yokota-MorenoFaculdade Israelita de Ciências da Saúde Albert Einstein, Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-5741-9847
Isabella de Sousa NóbregaFaculdade Israelita de Ciências da Saúde Albert Einstein, Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-7176-015X
André Luíz Teles E SilvaFaculdade Israelita de Ciências da Saúde Albert Einstein, Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-4621-7742
Melissa Bernardini Bachir MoysésFaculdade Israelita de Ciências da Saúde Albert Einstein, Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0002-5137-0741
Guilherme Grecco FerreiraFaculdade Israelita de Ciências da Saúde Albert Einstein, Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0008-6210-5867
Mariana Silva BranquinhoFaculdade Israelita de Ciências da Saúde Albert Einstein, Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0005-1106-1401
Elisa Varella BrancoCentro de Estudos do Genoma Humano e Células-tronco, Departamento de Genética e Biologia Evolutiva, Instituto de Biociências, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-7708-9486
Maria Rita Passos-BuenoCentro de Estudos do Genoma Humano e Células-tronco, Departamento de Genética e Biologia Evolutiva, Instituto de Biociências, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-9248-3008
Andrea Laurato SertiéFaculdade Israelita de Ciências da Saúde Albert Einstein, Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-7453-0560

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Abstract

objectiveThis study aimed to compare guided dorsal forebrain neural organoids with unguided neural organoids, focusing on differences in structural organization, cellular composition, and functional properties.

methodsUsing the same human induced pluripotent stem cell line, we applied two established differentiation protocols in parallel to generate guided and unguided neural organoids.

resultsGuided neural organoids exhibited reproducible cytoarchitecture, relatively homogeneous morphology, and robust network activity, making them particularly well-suited for modeling specific aspects of cortical neurodevelopment and neurodevelopmental disorders. In contrast, unguided neural organoids displayed greater heterogeneity in morphology and cellular composition, including prominent development of astrocytes, microglia, and choroid plexus-like structures that respond to inflammatory stimuli, positioning them as valuable models for studying neuroinflammation during brain development.

conclusionThese findings emphasize the importance of selecting neural organoids protocols based on specific research questions, and suggest that the guided and unguided approaches can complement each other to provide insights into neurodevelopmental and neuroinflammatory processes.

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Induced Pluripotent Stem CellsNeuroinflammatory DiseasesOrganoidsAstrocytesCell DifferentiationHumansMicrogliaNeurodevelopmentNeurons

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PMCPMC12977266

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