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T-Helper Cells

Methods and Protocols

  • Includes cutting-edge methods and protocols
  • Provides step-by-step detail essential for reproducible results
  • Contains key notes and implementation advice from the experts

Part of the book series: Methods in Molecular Biology (MIMB, volume 1193)

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Table of contents (19 protocols)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xi
  2. Isolation of T Cells from the Tissues

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1
    2. Isolation of T Cells from the Skin

      • Beate Lorenz, Esther von Stebut
      Pages 3-13
    3. Isolation of Leukocytes from Mouse Central Nervous System

      • Iva Lelios, Melanie Greter
      Pages 15-19
    4. Isolation of T Cells from the Gut

      • Sonja Reißig, Christopher Hackenbruch, Nadine Hövelmeyer
      Pages 21-25
    5. T Cell Isolation from Mouse Kidneys

      • Isis Ludwig-Portugall, Christian Kurts
      Pages 27-35
  3. Analysis of T Cell Function and Phenotypes

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 37-37
    2. Intracellular Staining for Cytokines and Transcription Factors

      • Florian Mair, Vinko Tosevski
      Pages 39-49
    3. Tracking Cells and Monitoring Proliferation

      • Vinko Tosevski, Florian Mair
      Pages 51-54
    4. Detection of NF-κB Pathway Activation in T Helper Cells

      • Oliver Gorka, Stefan Wanninger, Jürgen Ruland
      Pages 69-83
    5. Assessing the Suppressive Activity of Foxp3+ Regulatory T Cells

      • Christian Thomas Mayer, Tim Sparwasser
      Pages 85-96
    6. In Vitro Generation of Microbe-Specific Human Th17 Cells

      • Julia M. Braun, Christina E. Zielinski
      Pages 97-104
    7. In Vitro Polarization of T-Helper Cells

      • Julie Rumble, Benjamin M. Segal
      Pages 105-113
  4. In Vivo Models of T Cell Function

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 115-115
    2. A Method for the Generation of TCR Retrogenic Mice

      • Elisa Kieback, Ellen Hilgenberg, Simon Fillatreau
      Pages 117-126
    3. Mouse Models of Allergic Airway Disease

      • Helen Meyer-Martin, Sebastian Reuter, Christian Taube
      Pages 127-141
    4. Manipulation of T Cell Function and Conditional Gene Targeting in T Cells

      • Anna Śledzińska, Lynsey Fairbairn, Thorsten Buch
      Pages 153-169

About this book

T-Helper Cells: Methods and Protocols presents a broad selection of cutting edge protocols that will enable the reader to capture the unique features of TH cells with tools developed for the isolation of TH cells from various tissues and subsequent analysis of their functional properties in vitro, ex vivo and in vivo. Chapters cover methods of isolating T cells from various tissues in mice, protocols for the analysis of T cell function and phenotype using various cutting edge technologies, methods allowing for the manipulation of T cell function in vitro and in vivo and in vivo models of diseases in which T cells play a central role in the pathogenesis. Written in the successful Methods in Molecular Biology series format, chapters include introductions to their respective topics, lists of the necessary materials and reagents, step-by-step, readily reproducible protocols, and notes on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls.

Authoritative and easily accessible, T-Helper Cells: Methods and Protocols seeks to serve both professionals and novices with its well-honed methodologies in an effort to further the study of this amazingly versatile and potent cell type.

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From the book reviews:

“This is a useful source of current protocols designed to capture the unique features of T helper cells with tools developed for the isolation of these cells from various tissues and subsequent analysis of their functional properties in vitro, ex vivo, and in vivo. … This book is intended for all interested in learning about protocols and methods in T helper cells. Professional laboratory scientists as well as beginners in the field of immunology will find this book extremely useful.” (Omer Iqbal, Doody’s Book Reviews, January, 2015)

Editors and Affiliations

  • Institute for Molecular Medicine, University Medical Center of the Johannes Gutenberg University of Mainz, Mainz, Germany

    Ari Waisman

  • University of Zurich Institute of Experimental Immunology, Zurich, Germany

    Burkhard Becher

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: T-Helper Cells

  • Book Subtitle: Methods and Protocols

  • Editors: Ari Waisman, Burkhard Becher

  • Series Title: Methods in Molecular Biology

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4939-1212-4

  • Publisher: Humana New York, NY

  • eBook Packages: Springer Protocols

  • Copyright Information: Springer Science+Business Media New York 2014

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-1-4939-1211-7Published: 23 August 2014

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-1-4939-4645-7Published: 17 September 2016

  • eBook ISBN: 978-1-4939-1212-4Published: 23 August 2014

  • Series ISSN: 1064-3745

  • Series E-ISSN: 1940-6029

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XI, 229

  • Number of Illustrations: 14 b/w illustrations, 24 illustrations in colour

  • Topics: Immunology, Pathology

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eBook USD 89.00
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Softcover Book USD 119.00
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  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info
Hardcover Book USD 109.99
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  • Durable hardcover edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
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