Methods in cell biologyPub Date : 2025-01-01Epub Date: 2024-06-12DOI: 10.1016/bs.mcb.2024.05.004
María Ángeles González-Nicolás, Alberto Lázaro
{"title":"Induction of sepsis in a rat model by the cecal ligation and puncture technique. Application for the study of experimental acute renal failure.","authors":"María Ángeles González-Nicolás, Alberto Lázaro","doi":"10.1016/bs.mcb.2024.05.004","DOIUrl":"10.1016/bs.mcb.2024.05.004","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Sepsis is a systemic inflammatory response to infection, and its occurrence is associated with a poor prognosis in the context of multiorgan dysfunction syndrome (MODS). Although there are several animal models for the study of its etiology, the cecal ligation and puncture (CLP) model has been considered the \"Gold standard\" because it shows a high degree of similarity to the progression of human sepsis. Currently, it is one of the most frequently chosen options to search for therapeutic alternatives to diminish the progression and organ damage induced by sepsis. Here, we describe in depth the CLP technique in a rat model and its application in the study of acute renal failure (ARF), the most severe complication during sepsis.</p>","PeriodicalId":18437,"journal":{"name":"Methods in cell biology","volume":"192 ","pages":"69-82"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143039855","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Methods in cell biologyPub Date : 2025-01-01Epub Date: 2024-03-11DOI: 10.1016/bs.mcb.2024.02.037
Gilles Iserentant, Carole Seguin-Devaux, Jacques Zimmer
{"title":"Flow cytometry conjugate formation assay between natural killer cells and their target cells.","authors":"Gilles Iserentant, Carole Seguin-Devaux, Jacques Zimmer","doi":"10.1016/bs.mcb.2024.02.037","DOIUrl":"10.1016/bs.mcb.2024.02.037","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Before being able to kill other cells, natural killer (NK) cells first have to establish contact with those targets. In case of a predominance of activating signals from the target cell over inhibitory ones, the killing process is initiated. It is possible, with a simple two-color flow cytometry method, to evaluate, for any given effector cell-target cell pair, the number of conjugates between both types of cells. The percentage obtained gives an idea of the amplitude of binding of the NK cells to the targets and might be expected to be indicative of the level of cytotoxicity. Nevertheless, there is no absolute correlation, as the percentages of conjugates are sometimes higher with relatively resistant targets than with the highly sensitive cell line K562. Practically, NK cells and target cells are stained with two differently fluorescent dyes and incubated together at the desired effector:target ratio (in our example, 1:1) for various periods of time (0, 10, 30min, etc.) at 37°C. After the incubation time, the cells are carefully introduced into the flow cytometer, where in principle three populations are distinguished: the single positive, unconjugated effector and target cells, respectively, and the double positive subset, which corresponds to the conjugates between both cell types. We describe here in detail the staining and cell culture protocols and procedures, and give several examples. Thus, the very cytotoxic NK leukemia cell line KHYG-1 versus the myeloid leukemia K562 (the \"conventional\" NK cell target) and the Burkitt lymphoma cell line Raji forms a high number of conjugates. In contrast, purified, non-activated, healthy donor-derived peripheral blood NK cells bind less to the targets, in accordance with their low (K562) or absent (Raji) cytotoxic activity.</p>","PeriodicalId":18437,"journal":{"name":"Methods in cell biology","volume":"193 ","pages":"213-228"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143370852","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Methods in cell biologyPub Date : 2025-01-01Epub Date: 2024-03-13DOI: 10.1016/bs.mcb.2024.02.036
Daniel Krentzel, Maria Isabella Gariboldi, Marie Juzans, Marta Mastrogiovanni, Florian Mueller, Céline Cuche, Vincenzo Di Bartolo, Andrés Alcover
{"title":"Image processing approaches for microtubule remodeling quantification at the immunological synapse.","authors":"Daniel Krentzel, Maria Isabella Gariboldi, Marie Juzans, Marta Mastrogiovanni, Florian Mueller, Céline Cuche, Vincenzo Di Bartolo, Andrés Alcover","doi":"10.1016/bs.mcb.2024.02.036","DOIUrl":"10.1016/bs.mcb.2024.02.036","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Immunological synapses result from a T cell polarization process, requiring cytoskeleton remodeling. Actin and microtubules drive synapse architecture and the localization of intracellular organelles, including Golgi and endolysosomal compartments, ensuring the directional localization of synapse components. Microtubule remodeling includes the centrosome polarization and the formation of a radial microtubules network, extending from the centrosome to the synapse periphery. Concomitantly, a ring of filamentous actin forms at the synapse periphery. Microtubule and actin remodeling facilitate vesicle fusion at the synapse, enabling T cell effector functions. Analyzing structural subtleties of cytoskeleton remodeling at the immunological synapse is crucial to understand its role in T cell functions. It may also pinpoint pathological states related with cytoskeletal dysfunctions. Quantifying filamentous protein network properties is challenging due to their complex and heterogeneous architectures and the inherent difficulty of segmenting individual filaments. Here, we describe the development of an image processing approach aimed at quantifying microtubule organization at the immunological synapse without the need for filament segmentation. The method is based on the analysis of the spatial and directional organization of microtubules growing from the centrosome to the synapse periphery. It is applied to investigate the importance of Adenomatous polyposis coli (Apc), a polarity regulator and tumor suppressor, in immunological synapse structure and functions and its potential implication in anti-tumor immune responses. We provide an open-source napari plugin of the outlined methods for analyzing filamentous networks.</p>","PeriodicalId":18437,"journal":{"name":"Methods in cell biology","volume":"193 ","pages":"39-67"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143370855","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Methods in cell biologyPub Date : 2025-01-01Epub Date: 2024-02-29DOI: 10.1016/bs.mcb.2024.01.004
Ajaz Ahmad, Paulraj Kanmani, Guochang Hu
{"title":"Quantitative assessment of mitochondrial membrane potential in macrophages in sepsis.","authors":"Ajaz Ahmad, Paulraj Kanmani, Guochang Hu","doi":"10.1016/bs.mcb.2024.01.004","DOIUrl":"10.1016/bs.mcb.2024.01.004","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Sepsis, a life-threatening condition characterized by dysregulated host response to infection, poses a significant public healthcare challenge. Excessive inflammatory responses during sepsis can lead to mitochondrial dysfunctions, resulting in organ damage. One hallmark of mitochondrial dysfunction is the reduction of mitochondrial membrane potential, which disrupts cellular metabolism, bioenergetics, and decreases the production of high-energy ATP through oxidative phosphorylation. In human sepsis, the mitochondrial membrane potential in peripheral blood monocytes has been identified as a marker of disease severity. Here, we present a detailed and widely accepted protocol for the detection of mitochondrial membrane potential using the JC-1 fluorescent dye in murine bone marrow-derived macrophages and J774A.1 macrophages following stimulation with lipopolysaccharides. This protocol is routinely employed and can be easily adapted for various cell types, intact tissues, and isolated mitochondria with minimal modifications. By utilizing this technique, researchers can gain valuable insights into mitochondrial function in different experimental contexts, potentially advancing our understanding of the pathogenesis and treatment of sepsis-related mitochondrial dysfunction.</p>","PeriodicalId":18437,"journal":{"name":"Methods in cell biology","volume":"194 ","pages":"43-58"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143586251","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Methods in cell biologyPub Date : 2025-01-01Epub Date: 2025-03-01DOI: 10.1016/bs.mcb.2025.02.017
Mishal Safdar, Zoya Amin, Muneeb Ullah, Abdul Wahab, Nurhasni Hasan, Muhammad Naeem
{"title":"Cancer stem cell analysis and targeting.","authors":"Mishal Safdar, Zoya Amin, Muneeb Ullah, Abdul Wahab, Nurhasni Hasan, Muhammad Naeem","doi":"10.1016/bs.mcb.2025.02.017","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/bs.mcb.2025.02.017","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Tumor cells generate a type of cell called Cancer stem cells (CSCs) having self-renewal and differentiation properties, tumor initiation, metastasis and progression, as well as therapeutic resistance. CSCs analysis and targeting are efficient ways in developing more effective therapeutics. In this book we will elaborate on the recent advancement in CSCs analysis like surface marker analysis, functional analysis, molecular techniques, as well as different cancer cell analysis. And elaborate the different therapeutic targeting strategies of CSCs like targeting surface cellular markers, ATP-driven efflux transporters, key signaling cascades, and tumor microenvironments. The chapter also addresses the challenges of CSC research, including cellular heterogeneity and resistance to conventional therapies, and discusses future directions to enhance CSC targeting efficacy. Real-world case studies and clinical trials provide practical insights, underscoring the potential of CSC-focused therapies to transform cancer treatment and advance towards more personalized and effective therapeutic strategies.</p>","PeriodicalId":18437,"journal":{"name":"Methods in cell biology","volume":"198 ","pages":"251-271"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145206774","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"In vivo cancer modeling using mouse models.","authors":"Prafulla Chandra Tiwari, Manju J Chaudhary, Rishi Pal, Rajendra Nath","doi":"10.1016/bs.mcb.2025.02.013","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/bs.mcb.2025.02.013","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Mouse models have contributed to a better understanding of cancer biology and the development of new treatments. This chapter elaborates on the various types of mouse models applied in cancer research, such as xenograft, syngeneic, and humanized models, together with the state-of-the-art techniques of genetic engineering involved in their generation. We described the methodologies of tumor induction and engraftment procedures and these model applications in drug development, efficacy testing, and studies on immuno-oncology. Further, the chapter covers ethical considerations and regulatory requirements on the use of animals in research, essentially aligned with international guidelines and those in India. The chapter illustrates that mouse models will not become outdated in preclinical testing any time soon but continue to be relevant for the study of tumor biology and the tumor microenvironment besides their use for investigating genetic and molecular pathways in cancer. Emerging technologies, such as CRISPR/Cas9 and organoid integration, are also highlighted for their work in improving the accuracy and translational potential of models. These developments combined with initiatives on collaborative and open science that enable the sharing of data and resources, hold great promise for the future of in vivo cancer modeling. The mouse models will continue to be one of the prime movers in advancing cancer research and formulating individual medication strategies that lead to improved patient outcomes through their integration of classical approaches with modern technologies.</p>","PeriodicalId":18437,"journal":{"name":"Methods in cell biology","volume":"198 ","pages":"221-250"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145206882","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
José Manuel Bravo-San Pedro, Fernando Aranda Vega, Aitziber Buqué, Lorenzo Galluzzi
{"title":"Animal models of disease: Achievements and challenges.","authors":"José Manuel Bravo-San Pedro, Fernando Aranda Vega, Aitziber Buqué, Lorenzo Galluzzi","doi":"10.1016/S0091-679X(25)00184-0","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/S0091-679X(25)00184-0","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":18437,"journal":{"name":"Methods in cell biology","volume":"197 ","pages":"xix-xxvi"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145033788","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Methods in cell biologyPub Date : 2025-01-01Epub Date: 2025-01-31DOI: 10.1016/bs.mcb.2025.01.002
Lucas Baldran-Groves, Jeroen Melief, Andreas Lundqvist
{"title":"Evaluating functional anti-tumor T cell responses in autologous 2D co-cultures using flow cytometry.","authors":"Lucas Baldran-Groves, Jeroen Melief, Andreas Lundqvist","doi":"10.1016/bs.mcb.2025.01.002","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/bs.mcb.2025.01.002","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Immune surveillance by T cells is a key determinant of cancer progression, and T cell-based immunotherapies have shown great promise as a treatment modality for cancer patients. As such, physiologically relevant methods to evaluate interactions between T cells and tumor cells are of particular interest. In vitro systems that enable the culture patient-derived tumor cells in the presence of autologous tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes (TIL) serve as an invaluable tool to understand the basic biological role of T cells in cancer and how their functioning might be modulated to gain therapeutic benefit. Hence, this chapter describes a flow cytometry-based approach to assess TIL activation by exposure to autologous tumor cells in culture. In particular, the chapter will focus on ways to assess the capacity of cytotoxic lymphocytes (CTL) to degranulate and secrete pro-inflammatory cytokines in such culture systems.</p>","PeriodicalId":18437,"journal":{"name":"Methods in cell biology","volume":"196 ","pages":"161-169"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144667966","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Methods in cell biologyPub Date : 2025-01-01Epub Date: 2024-11-19DOI: 10.1016/bs.mcb.2024.10.012
Kenny Misael Calvillo-Rodriguez, Maria Norma Gonzalez-Flores, Reyes Tamez-Guerra, Cristina Rodriguez-Padilla, Marilena Antunes-Ricardo, Ana Carolina Martinez-Torres
{"title":"Use of drug-killed cancer cells: A method to assess the therapeutic effectiveness of immunogenic cell death.","authors":"Kenny Misael Calvillo-Rodriguez, Maria Norma Gonzalez-Flores, Reyes Tamez-Guerra, Cristina Rodriguez-Padilla, Marilena Antunes-Ricardo, Ana Carolina Martinez-Torres","doi":"10.1016/bs.mcb.2024.10.012","DOIUrl":"10.1016/bs.mcb.2024.10.012","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Cancer immunotherapy has revolutionized cancer treatment by harnessing the immune system's potential to combat cancer. Among the various strategies in this field, the use of killed tumor cells (KC) induced by immunogenic cell death (ICD) inducers has gained attraction. This approach involves the treatment of cancer cells in vitro, followed by the subcutaneous injection of these killed cells into tumor-bearing mice. ICD induction triggers the exposure and release of damage-associated molecular patterns (DAMPs) and neoantigens, activating both innate and adaptive immune responses against cancer. Vaccination assays with immunocompetent mice and syngeneic cancer cells are considered the gold standard for identifying ICD inductors, as they effectively demonstrate the immunized host's capacity to achieve tumor rejection, typically showing more than 50% of protection. Despite significant progress in understanding ICD mechanisms, translating these findings into clinical practice faces challenges. Controversially, some reports indicate ICD induction with <50% protection in prophylactic vaccination. This variability in ICD interpretation can lead to \"false positives\" or overestimations of the immunogenicity of cell death induced by antitumor treatments, potentially complicating its clinical translation. Thus, rigorous adherence to the gold standard is necessary, and complementary experiments to assess the immunogenicity of cell death are advantageous. Here, we present a protocol to confirm the immunogenicity and therapeutic effectiveness of cell death induced by an ICD-inducer and evaluate its ability to reduce tumor burden in an established syngeneic mouse model.</p>","PeriodicalId":18437,"journal":{"name":"Methods in cell biology","volume":"191 ","pages":"211-220"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143008186","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
José Manuel Bravo-San Pedro, Fernando Aranda, Aitziber Buqué, Lorenzo Galluzzi
{"title":"Animal models of disease: Achievements and challenges.","authors":"José Manuel Bravo-San Pedro, Fernando Aranda, Aitziber Buqué, Lorenzo Galluzzi","doi":"10.1016/S0091-679X(25)00026-3","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/S0091-679X(25)00026-3","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":18437,"journal":{"name":"Methods in cell biology","volume":"192 ","pages":"xv-xxi"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143039768","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}