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Characterization and Isolation of Mouse Primary Microglia by Density Gradient Centrifugation
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Neuroscience
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JoVE Journal Neuroscience
Characterization and Isolation of Mouse Primary Microglia by Density Gradient Centrifugation
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10:21 min

February 16, 2018

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Chapters

  • 00:04Title
  • 00:36Enzymatic Digestion
  • 02:52Myelin Debris Removal
  • 05:53Magnetic Activated Cell Sorting
  • 08:01Results: Analysis of Microglia Survival After Inflammatory Insult
  • 08:42Conclusion

Summary

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A protocol for the isolation of primary microglia from murine brains is presented. This technique aids in furthering the current understanding of neurological conditions. Density gradient centrifugation and magnetic separation are combined to produce sufficient yield of a highly pure sample. Furthermore, we outline the steps for characterization of microglia.

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