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Isolation, Purification and Labeling of Mouse Bone Marrow Neutrophils for Functional Studies and Adoptive Transfer Experiments
Published on: July 10, 2013
Isolation of mouse neutrophils
1Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts.
Current Protocols in Immunology
|April 25, 2008
Summary
This study details methods for isolating neutrophils, a key cell type in inflammation research. Protocols are provided for obtaining enriched neutrophils from mouse peritoneal cavities and peripheral blood for further study.
Area of Science:
- Immunology
- Cell Biology
- Biomedical Research
Background:
- Neutrophils are critical immune cells involved in inflammatory processes.
- Understanding neutrophil function requires reliable methods for their isolation and purification.
- Existing methods may require optimization for specific research applications.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present a comprehensive protocol for isolating neutrophils from mouse models.
- To offer methods for obtaining enriched populations of polymorphonuclear leukocytes (PMN).
- To provide alternative purification techniques for diverse research needs.
Main Methods:
- Induction of PMN exudate in the mouse peritoneal cavity.
- Isolation of neutrophils via continuous gradient centrifugation.
- Purification of neutrophils from peripheral blood and peritoneal exudates using Histopaque density gradients.
Main Results:
- Successful isolation of enriched neutrophil populations from mouse peritoneal cavities.
- Established protocols for neutrophil isolation from peripheral blood.
- Demonstrated adaptability of purification methods for non-elicited neutrophils.
Conclusions:
- The presented protocols provide robust methods for obtaining purified neutrophils for research.
- These techniques facilitate the study of neutrophil functions in inflammation.
- The protocols are adaptable for various experimental designs requiring neutrophil isolation.
