A multi-omics approach to visualize early neuronal differentiation from hESCs in 4D
Athina Samara, Mari Spildrejorde, Ankush Sharma, Martin Falck, Magnus Leithaug, Stefania Modafferi, Pål Marius Bjørnstad, Ganesh Acharya, Kristina Gervin, Robert Lyle, Ragnhild Eskeland
Abstract
models to recapitulate early brain development are poorly understood. We developed a protocol optimized for the study of early human brain development and neuropharmacological applications. We comprehensively characterized gene expression and epigenetic profiles at four timepoints, because the cells differentiate from embryonic stem cells towards a heterogeneous population of progenitors, immature and mature neurons bearing telencephalic signatures. A multi-omics roadmap of neuronal differentiation, combined with searchable interactive gene analysis tools, allows for extensive exploration of early neuronal development and the effect of medications.