Complete Visualization of T Follicular Helper Cells in Germinal Centers by Light Sheet Fluorescence Microscopy

Liat Stoler-Barak, Ziv Shulman

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Abstract

Long-lasting immunity depends on generation of antibody forming cells in germinal centers (GCs). Conventional methods such as immunohistology and intravital live imaging have been used extensively to investigate the location of cellular assemblies within tissues as well as their dynamic motility and cellular interactions. Two photon laser scanning microscopy (TPLSM) intravital imaging allows scanning of large areas within tissues and reveals multiple immune cell niches. Nonetheless, this type of imaging is limited by the depth of penetration and cannot capture effectively all of the GC niches within lymphoid organs. Here we describe a method to visualize antigen-specific T and B cells in multiple microanatomical locations and niches at the level of a whole organ. This large-scale imaging approach can greatly increase our understanding of the spatial distribution of immune cells and help obtain detailed 3D maps of their locations and quantities.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationMethods in Molecular Biology
PublisherHumana Press
Chapter1
Pages3-13
Number of pages11
Volume2380
ISBN (Electronic)9781071617366
ISBN (Print)9781071617380
DOIs
StatePublished - 22 Nov 2021

Publication series

NameMethods in Molecular Biology book series (MIMB)
Volume2380
ISSN (Print)1064-3745

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