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Single-Cell Mass Cytometry of Acute Myeloid Leukemia and Leukemia Stem/Progenitor Cells

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Part of the Methods in Molecular Biology book series (MIMB, volume 1633)

Abstract

Mass cytometry time-of-flight (CyTOF) empowers us to understand acute myeloid leukemia (AML) biology at the single-cell level. This technology, combined with advanced data-analysis methods, enables identification and characterization of the rare AML stem/progenitor cells that play key roles in drug resistance and AML relapse. Here we provide a protocol for AML sample preparation for CyTOF and keynotes emphasizing critical steps in and troubleshooting strategies for this procedure.

Key words

Acute myeloid leukemia Mass cytometry time-of-flight 
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Authors and Affiliations

  1. 1.Department of LeukemiaThe University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer CenterHoustonUSA

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