Protocol to characterize mouse intestinal epithelial cell lineage using Opal multiplex immunofluorescence

Abstract

Summary: Applying Opal multiplex immunofluorescence (OMI) to characterize intestinal tissues of genetically engineered mouse models provides an excellent tool for studying complex processes. However, detecting appropriate signals from multiple target molecules is challenging. Here, we present a protocol to characterize mouse intestinal epithelial cell lineage using OMI. We describe steps for processing small intestine and colonic mouse tissues and designing and optimizing panels for OMI in mouse intestinal tissues. We then detail procedures for performing a quantitative evaluation of acquired images.For complete details on the use and execution of this protocol, please refer to Kinoshita et al.1 : Publisher’s note: Undertaking any experimental protocol requires adherence to local institutional guidelines for laboratory safety and ethics.

Keywords

• Cancer
• Microscopy
• Model Organisms
• Molecular Biology
• In Situ Hybridization
• Molecular/Chemical Probes