Rat Lung Digestion

Boston University
Center for Regenerative Medicine
Postdoctoral Associate

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Company:

Sigma-Aldrich

Product Name:

Liberase™ TL Research Grade

Catalog Number:

5401020001

The aim of this experiment was to digest whole rat lung using the Liberase™ TL Research Grade reagent. The enzyme worked well and the protocol was easy to implement. The reagent was recommended by colleagues who had used it for harvesting single cells from mouse lung.

Experimental Design and Results Summary

Application

Digestion of tissue

Starting Material

Whole lung tissue (sections)

Protocol Overview

Digestion with Liberase™ TL Research Grade for 10 min and then wash with buffer comprising of RPMI (no phenol) and 5% fetal bovine serum to inactivate the enzyme.

Tips

Perform reaction at room temperature.

Results Summary

Single cells were isolated from the rat lung tissue.

DOI or PMID #

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Additional Notes

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Summary

The Good

Quick protocol

The Bad

None

The Bottom Line

Quick protocol, easy to optimize, easy to reconstitute the enzyme.

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