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Flow Cytometric Analysis of Brain Tumor Stem Cells
Minomi K Subapanditha1,2, Ashley A Adile1,2, Chitra Venugopal3,4
1McMaster Stem Cell and Cancer Research Institute, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada.
Methods in Molecular Biology (Clifton, N.J.)
|October 17, 2018
Summary
Flow cytometry is a biotechnology tool used for cell analysis. This study details methods for preparing brain tumor initiating cells (BTICs) for analysis using this technique.
Area of Science:
- Biotechnology
- Cell Biology
- Oncology
Background:
- Flow cytometry is a powerful technique for cell analysis, utilizing fluidics, optics, and electronics.
- It is widely used for biomarker expression analysis, cell characterization, and cell sorting.
- Cancer stem cells (CSCs), including brain tumor initiating cells (BTICs), are a key focus in cancer research.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe a methodology for preparing brain tumor initiating cells (BTICs) for flow cytometric analysis.
- To highlight the importance of specific marker expression in BTIC identification.
Main Methods:
- Preparation of brain tumor initiating cells (BTICs) for flow cytometry.
- Analysis of specific marker expression on BTICs.
Main Results:
- Established a protocol for flow cytometric analysis of BTICs.
- Demonstrated the utility of specific biomarkers for BTIC identification.
Conclusions:
- The described methodology enables effective flow cytometric analysis of BTICs.
- This approach aids in the characterization and isolation of cancer stem cells for further research.
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