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Interactions of Tissue-Resident T Cells
Rut Mora-Buch1,2, Hasan Akbaba1,3, Shannon K Bromley4
1Center for Immunology and Inflammatory Diseases, Division of Rheumatology, Allergy and Immunology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA.
Methods in Molecular Biology (Clifton, N.J.)
|April 27, 2023
Summary
Resident memory T cells (TRM) are crucial for local immunity against infections and cancers. This study details methods for generating and analyzing skin-resident CD8+ TRM cells, aiding future research.
Area of Science:
- Immunology
- Cell Biology
- Dermatology
Background:
- Resident memory T cells (TRM) are essential for tissue-specific immunity.
- Understanding TRM cell function requires effective methods for their isolation and analysis within tissues.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe established methods for generating cutaneous CD8+ TRM cells.
- To outline techniques for preparing skin samples for TRM cell analysis.
Main Methods:
- Generation of cutaneous CD8+ TRM cells.
- Sample preparation for flow cytometry, transcriptional analysis, and imaging.
- Staining techniques for cryostat sections, epidermal sheets, and whole-mount tissues.
Main Results:
- Detailed protocols for generating and preparing skin samples for TRM analysis are presented.
- Methods cover various analytical approaches including imaging and molecular techniques.
Conclusions:
- The described methods provide a foundation for studying skin-resident CD8+ TRM cells.
- These techniques facilitate research into the role of TRM cells in local immunity and disease.
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