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Visualization of the Interstitial Cells of Cajal (ICC) Network in Mice
JoVE Journal
Biology
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Visualization of the Interstitial Cells of Cajal (ICC) Network in Mice
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09:45 min

July 27, 2011

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Chapters

  • 00:05Title
  • 01:35Dissection of the Mouse Gastrointestinal Tract
  • 02:56Whole Mount Sample Preparation and Immunostaining
  • 05:10Cryosection Preparation and Immunostaining
  • 07:44Representative Imaging Results
  • 09:23Conclusion

Summary

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The interstitial cells of Cajal (ICC) are the pacemaker cells of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. They form complex networks between smooth muscle cells and post-ganglionic neuronal fibers to regulate GI contractility. Here, we present immunofluorescence methods cross-sectional and whole-mount visualization of murine ICC networks.

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