Protocol for murine multi-tissue deep immunophenotyping using a 40-color full-spectrum flow cytometry panel

Summary: The innate and adaptive immune systems, though often studied separately, interact deeply and respond to stimuli simultaneously, with leukocytes displaying a range of pro- to anti-inflammatory phenotypes. This protocol details a procedure for characterizing murine innate and adaptive immune...

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Main Authors: Pierre Lemaitre, Chantal Mathieu, Conny Gysemans
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2024-12-01
Series:STAR Protocols
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666166724006579
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Summary:Summary: The innate and adaptive immune systems, though often studied separately, interact deeply and respond to stimuli simultaneously, with leukocytes displaying a range of pro- to anti-inflammatory phenotypes. This protocol details a procedure for characterizing murine innate and adaptive immune phenotypes using a 40-color full-spectral flow cytometry panel. We describe steps for organ collection, sample preparation, immunofluorescent staining, and acquisition to reproducibly and cost-effectively study tissue-resident leukocytes, their subpopulations, and inflammatory status in various organs. : Publisher’s note: Undertaking any experimental protocol requires adherence to local institutional guidelines for laboratory safety and ethics.
ISSN:2666-1667