Abstract
The redistribution and trafficking patterns of cells to different anatomic sites throughout the body is important during cancer development and metastasis. Interest in the origin and fate of gastric cancer stem cells has recently arisen, as it may explain the underlying mechanism of cancer development. The ability to monitor the migration patterns of cancer stem cells is imperative to understanding the functional changes associated with the migration and proliferation of these cells. Here we detail a collection of techniques that include fluorescent in vivo imaging, X/Y FISH, and beta-galactosidase detection that are used for following labeled cells in vivo after adoptive transfer or transplant of donor cells for identifying the migration and engraftment of donor cells within the recipient.
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The author would like to acknowledge the expert technical assistance of Kathleen LaSance (Lab Manager) and Dr. Lisa Lemen (Director) in the Vontz Core Imaging Laboratory (VCIL, University of Cincinnati). This work was supported by NIH 1R01DK083402-01A2 grant (Y. Zavros).
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Craig, M., Schumacher, M., Zavros, Y. (2012). Techniques for Following Labeled Cells In Vivo: Use of X/Y FISH, Techniques to Optimize Fluorescent Detection, and Beta-Galactosidase Detection. In: Houghton, J. (eds) Helicobacter Species. Methods in Molecular Biology, vol 921. Humana Press, Totowa, NJ. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-62703-005-2_25
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