OptiPrep Application sheet C14 describes procedures for determining the density and sedimenting properties of any cell (of any size or density) using either a continuous or discontinuous gradient of iodixanol. This Application Sheet describes procedures aimed at isolating specifically a relatively low-density cell fraction from any tissue. - [Read C25 Isolation from spleen, thymus, pancreas, alveolar tissue and other tissues]
Presents two methods for preparing dendritic cells (DCs), a highly specialized type of antigen-presenting cell (APC). The first method involves the isolation of DCs from mouse spleen, resulting in a cell population that is highly enriched in accessory cell and APC function. A support protocol for collagenase digestion of splenocyte suspensions is described to increase the yield of dendritic cells. The second method involves generating large numbers of DCs from mouse bone marrow progenitor cells. - [Read Isolation of Dendritic Cells Protocol]