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Culturing M1 and M2 Macrophages: Media Matters
Macrophages are a type of white blood cell derived from monocytes that are most widely known for the ability to phagocytose cell debris, pathogens, and even cancer cells. However, it is becoming clear that the role of macrophages goes beyond eliminating cellular waste. Macrophages are often used in conjunction with T cells to measure immune…
The Mysterious World of Macrophages: How to Harness Them for Your Research
The Mysterious World of Macrophages: How to Harness Them for Your Research In this tutorial, you will learn: How to work with mouse and human macrophages The best methods for culturing macrophages The difference between M1 and M2 macrophages, and how to differentiate each population from monocytes What data to expect based on the conditions…
3 Ways to Use Flow Cytometry for Your Activation Experiment
Studying immune cell activation allows scientists to understand the way the body mounts a response to a specific infection, autoimmune diseases, or cancer. This knowledge plays a direct role in developing more efficacious vaccines and therapies. When tasked with capturing information on immune cell activation, flow cytometry remains the gold standard due to its versatility,…
14 Ways to Measure Immune Cell Activation
14 Ways to Measure Immune Cell Activation In this tutorial: We’ll discuss specific assays in each of these categories, the joys and pitfalls of each assay, and recommendations on how to choose the best method. You will learn tips and strategies for successful assay development using the following methods: Proliferation: 3H-Thymidine Uptake Bromodeoxyuridine Uptake (BrdU)…