Differentiating PC12 cells to evaluate neurite densities through live-cell imaging

Autor: Jordyn Karliner, Diane E. Merry
Rok vydání: 2022
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Zdroj: STAR protocols. 4(1)
ISSN: 2666-1667
Popis: Although PC12 cells are a valuable tool in neuroscience research, previously published PC12 cell differentiation techniques fail to consider the variability in differentiation rates between different PC12 cell strains and clonal variants. Here, we present a comprehensive protocol to differentiate PC12 cells into equivalent neurite densities through live-cell imaging for morphological, immunocytochemical, and biochemical analyses. We detail steps on optimized substrate coating, plating techniques, culture media, validation steps, and quantification techniques.
Databáze: OpenAIRE