Protocol for the site-specific isolation of mouse endothelial cells using the modified Häutchen technique
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Published on: July 3, 2016
Alexander Brückner1, Adrian Brandtner1, Sarah Rieck1
1Institute of Physiology I, Medical Faculty, University of Bonn, Bonn, Germany.
Endothelial cells (ECs) play a major role in vascular homeostasis and pathology. They show a pronounced heterogeneity between different organs as well as within the same organ. Here, we present a protocol for the rapid site-specific isolation of murine aortic ECs. We describe steps for vessel preparation and the isolation of EC layers by freezing on glass coverslips using a modified Häutchen technique. This protocol can be adapted to investigate surface cells from other tissues as well. For complete details on the use and execution of this protocol, please refer to Brückner et al.1.
Endothelial cells (ECs) play a major role in vascular homeostasis and pathology. They show a pronounced heterogeneity between different organs as well as within the same organ. Here, we present a protocol for the rapid site-specific isolation of murine aortic ECs. We describe steps for vessel preparation and the isolation of EC layers by freezing on glass coverslips using a modified Häutchen technique. This protocol can be adapted to investigate surface cells from other tissues as well. For complete details on the use and execution of this protocol, please refer to Brückner et al.1.
