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Isolation of Murine Adipose Tissue-derived Microvascular Fragments as Vascularization Units for Tissue Engineering
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Cited by 58 •
2017
We present a protocol to isolate adipose tissue-derived microvascular fragments that represent promising vascularization units. They can be rapidly isolated, do not require in vitro processing and, thus, may be used for one-step prevascularization in different fields of tissue engineering.
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Isolation of Leukocytes from the Murine Tissues at the Maternal-Fetal Interface
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Cited by 44 •
2015
Described herein is a protocol to isolate and analyze the infiltrating leukocytes of tissues at the maternal-fetal interface (uterus, decidua, and placenta) of mice. This protocol maintains the integrity of most cell surface markers and yields enough viable cells for downstream applications including flow cytometry analysis.
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Tissue Engineering of the Intestine in a Murine Model
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Cited by 29 •
2012
This article and the accompanying video present our protocol for generating tissue-engineered intestine in the mouse, using an organoid units-on-scaffold approach.
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Preparing a Single-Cell Suspension of Immune Cells from Murine Brain Tissue
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2025
The video demonstrates the preparation of a single-cell suspension of immune cells from a murine brain tissue. It involves enzymatic digestion to release cells from the brain tissue, followed by density gradient centrifugation to isolate the immune cells based on their densities to obtain the single-cell suspension.
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Engineering Skeletal Muscle Tissues from Murine Myoblast Progenitor Cells and Application of Electrical Stimulation
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Cited by 40 •
2013
Engineered muscle tissue has great potential in regenerative medicine, as disease model and also as an alternative source for meat. Here we describe the engineering of a muscle construct, in this case from mouse myoblast progenitor cells, and the stimulation by electrical pulses.
FAQs
Preservation protects the interpretability of later measurements by maintaining the sample before processing. Because the analysis may target molecular composition, tissue structure, or biochemical activity, the preservation stage must be considered alongside the intended readout. This connection matters when comparing organs, disease states, toxicological responses, or treatment effects, where inconsistent sample handling could complicate interpretation.
Different readouts answer different biochemical questions. Spectrophotometry provides a quantitative measurement based on the analyzed sample, immunoblotting examines selected proteins, chromatography separates analytes for measurement, and enzyme activity assays evaluate biochemical function. Choosing among them therefore depends on whether the study emphasizes composition, a specific molecular target, separation of compounds, or functional activity.
The value lies in linking measurements from an organ or tissue with biological outcomes. Changes in proteins, nucleic acids, lipids, metabolites, or enzyme activity can be interpreted in relation to organ function, disease mechanisms, toxicological responses, or treatment effects. This tissue-level connection helps researchers assess whether an animal model reflects the process under investigation.
Coordinating these stages keeps sample preparation aligned with the final measurement. Preservation occurs before processing, homogenization releases cellular contents, and extraction focuses the material on proteins, nucleic acids, lipids, or metabolites. Quantification then supplies the measurement used for comparison or interpretation. Treating the workflow as a connected sequence helps relate the reported result to its biochemical source.
Method selection follows the type of information required. Protein-focused questions can use immunoblotting, while spectrophotometry supports quantitative measurement and enzyme activity assays address biochemical function. Chromatography is useful when separation of analytes is needed. Matching the method to the target allows the resulting measurement to address the study’s specific molecular or functional question.
It can be applied to investigate disease mechanisms, evaluate toxicological responses, and examine treatment effects in organs and tissues. The resulting measurements also support validation of animal models and identification of biomarkers for translational research. These applications make the approach useful when biochemical evidence must be connected to broader biological or therapeutic questions.