Muscle cells are among the most complex eukaryotic cells. We present a protocol for the in vitro differentiation of highly mature myofibers that allows for genetic manipulation and clear imaging during all developmental stages.
Pimentel, M. R., Falcone, S., Cadot, B., Gomes, E. R. In Vitro Differentiation of Mature Myofibers for Live Imaging. J. Vis. Exp. (119), e55141, doi:10.3791/55141 (2017).