This protocol describes the technique for performing extracellular flux assay on 3D spheroids generated from the co-culture of pancreatic cancer cells (Patu8902) and activated pancreatic fibroblasts (PS1) to measure the two major energy-producing pathways, glycolysis and mitochondrial respiration.
Protocol
1. Metabolic Assay of 3D Pancreatic Tumor Spheroids for Bioenergetics Pathways using the Extracellular Flux Analyzer NOTE: In this section, the analysis of the metabolic functions of the spheroids using an extracellular flux analyzer with assay microplates specifically designed for 3D spheroids is described. Washing and Transfer of spheroids from growth plates to spheroid assay microplates. NOTE: Spheroids may be used for me…
Extracellular Flux Assay in 3D Spheroids: A Method for Measuring the Metabolic Activity of Pancreatic Tumor Spheroids. J. Vis. Exp. (Pending Publication), e20316, doi: (2023).