Functional Analysis of Ionic Flux in Isolated Endosomes Michael Carrithers Department of Neurology
Can voltage-gated ionic flux enhance acidification of macrophage endosomes during infection?
Goal: Use flow cytometry on isolated endosomes to complement microscopy and electrophysiology.
Experimental Approach Differentiate and prime a monocytic cell line (THP-1). Isolate endosomes on a sucrose gradient. Dialyze sample. Load with functional fluorescent dyes. Activate channel. Analyze on MoFlo. Collect enriched endosomal fraction.
Fluorescent Dyes Lysosensor Green (pH) Sodium Green CoroNa Red Disbac2(3) (slow voltage-sensitive dye)
Technical Challenges Particle size (200-800 nm) Pressure Sheath buffer Large amount of starting material