Questions and answers about cell sorting. Includes: When should I use fluorescence activated cell sorting over bulk separation methods like panning or magnetic bead separations? Will my cells be harmed by the sorting process? How many cells do I need to prepare to recover 1 X 106 of a population that comprises 10% of the cells? Are there ways to improve sort recovery? etc... - [Read FAQs About Cell Sorting]
Human embryonic stem cells (hESCs) are pluripotent cells capable of differentiation to representatives of all three germ layers. Includes: Isolation of Primary Mouse Embryo Fibroblasts; Thawing and preparing p1 MEF feeder plates; Preparation of MEF- Conditioned Medium (MEF-CM; Microdissection Passaging of hESCs; Bulk passaging of hESC; Cryopreservation of hESCs; Thawing of hESCs; Karyotyping. - [Read Human Embryonic Stem Cell Protocols]