Protocol for the isolation of mouse fibro/adipogenic progenitors using magnetic-activated cell sorting

Summary: Fibro/adipogenic progenitors (FAPs) are mesenchymal progenitors that support muscle stem cell activation and modulate the extracellular matrix to facilitate muscle regeneration. Here, we present a protocol for the isolation of FAPs from mouse skeletal muscle. We describe steps for performin...

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Main Authors: Jinghui Gao, Yaochao Zheng, Aria Sikal, Elijah Sterling, Rachel Hankin, Yao Yao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2025-06-01
Series:STAR Protocols
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666166725001479
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Summary:Summary: Fibro/adipogenic progenitors (FAPs) are mesenchymal progenitors that support muscle stem cell activation and modulate the extracellular matrix to facilitate muscle regeneration. Here, we present a protocol for the isolation of FAPs from mouse skeletal muscle. We describe steps for performing enzymatic digestion, mechanical dissociation, and magnetic-activated cell sorting (MACS). This protocol enables the isolation of FAPs with high yield and purity, facilitating research on muscle disorders and advancing muscle regeneration strategies. : Publisher’s note: Undertaking any experimental protocol requires adherence to local institutional guidelines for laboratory safety and ethics.
ISSN:2666-1667