Hematopoietic stem cells (Robin)

8 important questions on Hematopoietic stem cells (Robin)

Two ways of identification of mature hematopoietic cells

  1. Morphology
  2. Flow cytometry analysis (after staining with antibody marker)

Two ways of identification of hematopoietic progenitors

  1. Clonogenic assay (CFU-C)
    • Formation of colonies into semi-solid medium supplemented with cytokines and serum.
  2. Complex multi-parameter flow cytometric isolation

Two ways of identifying HCSs in vivo

  1. PCR
  2. Flow cytometry 
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When and where are the first HSCs produced during development?

The pool of adult HSCs is initially generated during embryonic development. HSCs are first detected in the main arteries (i.e. aorta) of the embryo.

Is the process of HSC formation conserved between species?

Yes. Cell clusters were observed in the main arteries of vertebrate embryos. A common feature of specific early stages of embryo development. But, clusters can have different shapes and sizes.

Where do HSCs and clusters come from?

All HSCs derive from hemogenic endothelial cells via an endothelial to hematopoietic transition (EHT).

What is the exact composition of the clusters?

  • Clusters are formed by immature pre-HSCs that progressively mature into HSCs.
  • 700 cluster cells
  • 3 ESC per aorta  

How to identify genes expressed around the aorta at specific time points and locations?

Need to combine a genome-wide sequencing approach with spatial information → Tomo-sequencing (tomo-seq).

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