Cell divisions can be visualized in real time using fluorescently tagged proteins and time-lapse microscopy. Using the protocol presented here, users can analyze cell division timing dynamics, mitotic spindle assembly, and chromosome congression and segregation. Defects in these events following RNA interference (RNAi)-mediated gene knockdown can be assessed and quantified.
Dewey, E. B., Parra, A. S., Johnston, C. A. Use of Drosophila S2 Cells for Live Imaging of Cell Division. J. Vis. Exp. (150), e60049, doi:10.3791/60049 (2019).