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A Neuronal and Astrocyte Co-Culture Assay for High Content Analysis of Neurotoxicity
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This article describes a novel protocol and reagent set designed for sensitive measurement of neurotoxic effects of compounds and treatments on co-cultures of neurons and astrocytes using high content analysis. Results demonstrate that high content analysis represents an exciting novel technology for neurotoxicity assessment.
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Anderl, J. L., Redpath, S., Ball, A. J. A Neuronal and Astrocyte Co-Culture Assay for High Content Analysis of Neurotoxicity. J. Vis. Exp. (27), e1173, doi:10.3791/1173 (2009).
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