Protocol for the isolation of GFP-expressing ferroptosis-dependent extracellular vesicles in in vitro cell culture models

Abstract

Summary: Extracellular vesicles (EVs) are complex structures that transport various DNA, RNA, and protein. Recently, new EV secretion mechanisms have been identified through the iron regulatory system in mammalian cells. We revealed that ferroptosis increases EV secretion, which is named ferroptosis-dependent EVs (FedEVs). Here, we describe a step-by-step procedure to isolate GFP-expressing FedEVs for in vitro analysis. The FedEVs are further analyzed by imaging and flow cytometry analysis.For complete details on the use and execution of this protocol, please refer to Ito et al.1 : Publisher’s note: Undertaking any experimental protocol requires adherence to local institutional guidelines for laboratory safety and ethics.

Keywords

• Cancer
• Cell Biology
• Cell culture
• Cell isolation
• Flow Cytometry