Identification of stem cells after transplantation

Methods Mol Biol. 2013:1036:89-94. doi: 10.1007/978-1-62703-511-8_8.

Abstract

The ability to identify the donor stem cells following transplantation into injured hearts is critical. This is particularly important in evaluating stem cell survival and lineage differentiation into mature cardiovascular cells. Several approaches have been employed for tracking the donor stem cells, including fluorescent dyes and fluorescent protein gene transfer. Here, we will induce a protocol using lentivirus-mediated green fluorescent protein (GFP) to monitor the fate of donor stem cells following transplantation.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Cell Differentiation*
  • Cell Survival
  • Cells, Cultured
  • Green Fluorescent Proteins / genetics
  • Green Fluorescent Proteins / metabolism*
  • Lentivirus / genetics*
  • Mice
  • Myocardial Infarction / metabolism*
  • Myocardial Infarction / pathology
  • Stem Cell Transplantation / methods*
  • Stem Cells / cytology*
  • Stem Cells / metabolism
  • Tissue Donors

Substances

  • Green Fluorescent Proteins