We recommend a two-tier verification approach: (1) a small aliquot for rapid genotyping (amplicon-based assays) or protein-level checks where applicable, and (2) functional confirmation in macrophage endpoints (stimulus response, uptake, cytokines). Because the vial size is modest, we can also advise on minimizing handling loss (gentle centrifugation, optimized recovery time) to preserve cells for your primary readout.
Treat these exactly like high-value engineered immune cells: upon receipt, transfer from dry ice to liquid nitrogen for long-term storage, and avoid repeated freeze-thaw. This protects overall cell health, which is essential for consistent editing and differentiation behavior.
Yes. After your guide delivery and recovery, these monocytes can be differentiated and placed into co-culture or mechanism-of-action assays (e.g., macrophage-tumor, macrophage-T cell, or pathogen interaction settings). For best interpretability, we recommend incorporating matched controls (non-targeting guide, mock delivery) and tracking baseline activation markers post-delivery to avoid confounding innate activation.
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