Has anyone successfully maintained murine plasmacytoid dendritic cells directly isolated from mouse spleen or tumors in culture? It seems like the literature only looks at pDC derived from common lymphoid progenitors.
Use a specialized medium like RPMI 1640 supplemented with appropriate nutrients, such as 2 mM L-glutamine, 1% nonessential amino acids, 1% pyruvate, 50 μg/ml kanamycin, 0.05 mM 2-mercaptoethanol, and 10% Fetal Calf Serum (FCS). Supplement with cytokines like Flt3 ligand (Flt3L) to promote pDC survival and function. Check for viability before the assay.