Protocol for preparation of primary alveolar epithelial type I cells from mouse lungs

Summary: Currently, the only approach for obtaining alveolar epithelial type I (AT1) cells is through the differentiation of cultured AT2 cells, which has several limitations. Here, we present a protocol to prepare AT1 cells directly from mouse lungs. We detail the steps for dissociating epithelial...

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Main Authors: Lulu Huang, Amy Tang, Bojing Shao
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Published: Elsevier 2024-12-01
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description Summary: Currently, the only approach for obtaining alveolar epithelial type I (AT1) cells is through the differentiation of cultured AT2 cells, which has several limitations. Here, we present a protocol to prepare AT1 cells directly from mouse lungs. We detail the steps for dissociating epithelial cells from the alveoli, followed by the purification of AT1 cells. Additionally, we describe how to assess the purity of AT1 cells using immunofluorescence staining and flow cytometry, along with approaches for verifying their functions. : Publisher’s note: Undertaking any experimental protocol requires adherence to local institutional guidelines for laboratory safety and ethics.
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spelling doaj-art-3b5fbae1233c4a79a6283fcf85f7867e2025-08-20T01:59:35ZengElsevierSTAR Protocols2666-16672024-12-015410348410.1016/j.xpro.2024.103484Protocol for preparation of primary alveolar epithelial type I cells from mouse lungsLulu Huang0Amy Tang1Bojing Shao2Laboratory of Vascular Inflammation and Thrombosis Research, Lindsley F. Kimball Research Institute, New York Blood Center, New York, NY 10065, USALaboratory of Vascular Inflammation and Thrombosis Research, Lindsley F. Kimball Research Institute, New York Blood Center, New York, NY 10065, USALaboratory of Vascular Inflammation and Thrombosis Research, Lindsley F. Kimball Research Institute, New York Blood Center, New York, NY 10065, USA; Corresponding authorSummary: Currently, the only approach for obtaining alveolar epithelial type I (AT1) cells is through the differentiation of cultured AT2 cells, which has several limitations. Here, we present a protocol to prepare AT1 cells directly from mouse lungs. We detail the steps for dissociating epithelial cells from the alveoli, followed by the purification of AT1 cells. Additionally, we describe how to assess the purity of AT1 cells using immunofluorescence staining and flow cytometry, along with approaches for verifying their functions. : Publisher’s note: Undertaking any experimental protocol requires adherence to local institutional guidelines for laboratory safety and ethics.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S266616672400649Xcell biologycell culturecell isolationcell separation/fractionationmass cytometry
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Protocol for preparation of primary alveolar epithelial type I cells from mouse lungs
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cell biology
cell culture
cell isolation
cell separation/fractionation
mass cytometry
title Protocol for preparation of primary alveolar epithelial type I cells from mouse lungs
title_full Protocol for preparation of primary alveolar epithelial type I cells from mouse lungs
title_fullStr Protocol for preparation of primary alveolar epithelial type I cells from mouse lungs
title_full_unstemmed Protocol for preparation of primary alveolar epithelial type I cells from mouse lungs
title_short Protocol for preparation of primary alveolar epithelial type I cells from mouse lungs
title_sort protocol for preparation of primary alveolar epithelial type i cells from mouse lungs
topic cell biology
cell culture
cell isolation
cell separation/fractionation
mass cytometry
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S266616672400649X
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