Here, we present a protocol to dissociate and sort a specific cell population from the Drosophila male accessory glands (secondary cells) for RNA sequencing and RT-qPCR. Cell isolation is accomplished through FACS purification of GFP-expressing secondary cells after a multistep-dissociation process requiring dissection, proteases digestion and mechanical dispersion.
Immarigeon, C., Karch, F., Maeda, R. K. A FACS-based Protocol to Isolate RNA from the Secondary Cells of Drosophila Male Accessory Glands. J. Vis. Exp. (151), e60218, doi:10.3791/60218 (2019).