Protocol to construct humanized mice with adult CD34+ hematopoietic stem and progenitor cells

STAR Protoc. 2024 Sep 20;5(3):103155. doi: 10.1016/j.xpro.2024.103155. Epub 2024 Jun 26.

Abstract

Humanized mice, defined as mice with human immune systems, have become an emerging model to study human hematopoiesis, infectious disease, and cancer. Here, we describe the techniques to generate humanized NSGF6 mice using adult human CD34+ hematopoietic stem and progenitor cells (HSPCs). We describe steps for constructing and monitoring the engraftment of humanized mice. We then detail procedures for tissue processing and immunophenotyping by flow cytometry to evaluate the multilineage hematopoietic differentiation. For complete details on the use and execution of this protocol, please refer to Yu et al.1.

Keywords: Flow Cytometry; Immunology; Model Organisms.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Antigens, CD34* / metabolism
  • Flow Cytometry / methods
  • Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation* / methods
  • Hematopoietic Stem Cells* / cytology
  • Humans
  • Immunophenotyping / methods
  • Mice

Substances

  • Antigens, CD34