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MDCK Cell Monolayer and Aβ Transport Assay

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Submitted by: Dennis Selkoe
Posted Date: 24 Feb 2009

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This is a protocol for culturing MDCK cells (an epithelial cell line derived from the canine kidney) in a monolayer and assessing Trans-Epithelial Electrical Resistance (TEER) and Aβ transport.

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Culturing Embryonic Fibroblasts

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Submitted by: Dennis Selkoe
Posted Date: 24 Feb 2009

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A protocol for culturing rodent fibroblasts.

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Collagenase/Dispase Mouse Brain Isolation

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Submitted by: Dennis Selkoe
Posted Date: 24 Feb 2009

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A method for isolating endothelial cells from the mouse brain for cell culture.

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Coating of Transwell Filters

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Submitted by: Dennis Selkoe
Posted Date: 24 Feb 2009

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A protocol to coat filters with fibronectin and collagen for cell culture.

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Thioflavin S Staining

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Submitted by: Dennis Selkoe
Posted Date: 23 Feb 2009

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This protocol describes how to use Thioflavin S to detect plaques and tangles in brain tissue.

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Strip & Reprobe of PVDF Membranes

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Submitted by: Dennis Selkoe
Posted Date: 23 Feb 2009

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This protocol describes how to strip the antibodies from a PVDF membrane so that another protein can be assessed on the same blot.

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Preparation of Mouse Brain for Biochemical and Histological Analysis

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Submitted by: Dennis Selkoe
Posted Date: 23 Feb 2009

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A short protocol for preparing mouse brain for analysis by preserving one hemisphere in liquid nitrogen and the other in 10% formalin.

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Neprilysin Activity Assay

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Submitted by: Dennis Selkoe
Posted Date: 23 Feb 2009

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This is a protocol for measuring the enzymatic activity of neprilysin, an Aβ-degrading enzyme.

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Immunoprecipitation

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Submitted by: Dennis Selkoe
Posted Date: 23 Feb 2009

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A protocol for enriching for a protein of interest by taking advantage of the specific interaction of an antigen with an antibody.

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Immunohistochemistry (Immunoperoxidase)

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Submitted by: Dennis Selkoe
Posted Date: 23 Feb 2009

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A method for detecting proteins of interest in brain sections using an immunoperoxidase reaction.

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