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Protocol to isolate and culture primary mouse feto-placental endothelial cells.

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Reiterer, Moritz 
Constância, Miguel 
Branco, Cristina M 

Abstract

In the mouse, feto-placental endothelial cells (FPEC) line the inner surface of the feto-placental blood vessels located within placental labyrinthine zone and play critical roles in placental development and function. Here, we present a detailed protocol for isolation and culture of primary mouse FPEC, as well as two complementary methods (immunohistochemistry staining and flow cytometry analysis) to assess their purity. These cells are suitable for downstream ex vivo studies to investigate their functional properties, both in normal and pathological contexts. For complete details on the use and execution of this protocol, please refer to Sandovici et al. (2022).

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Cell biology, Cell culture, Cell isolation, Developmental biology, Flow cytometry/Mass cytometry, Microscopy, Tissue engineering, Female, Pregnancy, Animals, Mice, Endothelial Cells, Placenta, Flow Cytometry

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2666-1667
2666-1667

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Elsevier BV
Sponsorship
Medical Research Council (MC_UU_12012/4)
Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BB/H003312/1)
MRC (MC_UU_00014/4)
Medical Research Council (MC_PC_12012)
This work was supported by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (grant BB/H003312/1 to M.C.) and the Medical Research Council (MRC_MC_UU_12012/4 to M.C.).