Abstract
The Ca2+ ion is an important second messenger in lymphocytes, similarly to its function in other mammalian cells. The generation of long-lasting intracellular Ca2+ elevations is essential for Ca2+-dependent gene transcription, proliferation, differentiation, and cytokine production in lymphocytes. Since store-operated Ca2+ entry (SOCE) is considered the predominant mode of Ca2+ influx in lymphocytes, the activation and function of lymphocytes can be generally predicted by monitoring SOCE. A method suitable for dynamic monitoring of Ca2+ influx using fura-2 labeling in lymphocytes is introduced in this chapter. Using this technique, large-scale screening of the activation status of primary or cultured lymphocytes can be realized.
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Takemasa, E., Liu, S. (2018). Screening of Ca2+ Influx in Lymphocytes. In: Liu, S. (eds) Rheumatoid Arthritis. Methods in Molecular Biology, vol 1868. Humana Press, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4939-8802-0_16
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