Accurate Identification of Cell Cycle Stages in RPE1 Cells Using the ImmunoCellCycle-ID Method
Accurate identification of cell cycle stages is essential for investigating fundamental biological processes such as proliferation, differentiation, and tumorigenesis. While flow cytometry remains a widely used technique for such analyses, it is limited by its lack of single-cell resolution and its...
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| Language: | English |
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Bio-protocol LLC
2025-08-01
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| Series: | Bio-Protocol |
| Online Access: | https://bio-protocol.org/en/bpdetail?id=5407&type=0 |
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| Summary: | Accurate identification of cell cycle stages is essential for investigating fundamental biological processes such as proliferation, differentiation, and tumorigenesis. While flow cytometry remains a widely used technique for such analyses, it is limited by its lack of single-cell resolution and its requirement for large sample sizes due to its population-based approach. These limitations underscore the need for alternative or complementary methods that offer single-cell precision with compatibility for small-scale applications. We present ImmunoCellCycle-ID, an immunofluorescence-based method that leverages the spatial distribution of endogenous markers, such as DNA, proliferating cell nuclear antigen (PCNA), centromere protein F (CENP-F), and centromere protein C (CENP-C), to reliably distinguish G1, early S, late S, early G2, late G2, and all mitotic sub-stages. This technique does not rely on precise signal quantification and utilizes standard immunofluorescence protocols alongside conventional laboratory microscopes, ensuring broad accessibility. Importantly, ImmunoCellCycle-ID detects endogenous proteins without the need for genetic modification, making it readily applicable to a wide range of human cell lines. Beyond its utility for single-cell resolution, the method can be scaled for population-level analyses, similar to flow cytometry. With its precision, versatility, and ease of implementation, ImmunoCellCycle-ID offers a powerful tool for high-resolution cell cycle profiling across diverse experimental platforms. |
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| ISSN: | 2331-8325 |