An in vitro model for genetic study of axon regeneration using cultured adult mouse dorsal root ganglion neurons is described. The method includes a re-suspension/re-plating step to allow axon re-growth from neurons undergoing genetic manipulation. This approach is especially useful for loss-of-function studies of axon regeneration using RNAi-based protein knockdown.
Saijilafu, Zhou, F. Genetic Study of Axon Regeneration with Cultured Adult Dorsal Root Ganglion Neurons. J. Vis. Exp. (66), e4141, doi:10.3791/4141 (2012).