Allogeneic transplantation of normal epidermal cells and squamous cell carcinomas in SENCAR mice

Environ Health Perspect. 1986 Sep:68:125-9. doi: 10.1289/ehp.8668125.

Abstract

A method used in our laboratory for the transplantation of single cell suspensions of epidermis and skin carcinomas is described. Silicone chambers were placed into a subcutaneous granulation tissue formed by the implantation of a glass disk. The skin was closed on top of the chamber by using Michael autoclips. Cells were injected 24 to 48 hr later through the skin using a syringe and needle. The neoformation of epithelia with adnexa was observed when newborn epidermal cells were injected. When a fresh cell suspension of squamous cell carcinoma was used, a typical differentiated carcinoma was formed within 2 to 4 weeks. However, after 4 weeks, some of the grafts showed mild signs of rejection. The technique described is a useful system to transplant squamous cell carcinomas and can also be used as a rapid assay for malignancy.

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Animals, Newborn
  • Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / pathology*
  • Epithelium / anatomy & histology
  • Mice
  • Mice, Inbred Strains*
  • Neoplasm Transplantation
  • Skin / anatomy & histology
  • Skin Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Skin Transplantation*
  • Transplantation, Homologous