What is an appropriate marker for matured adipocytes?

08 August 2019 1 4K Report

Hello,

I recently isolated protein from adipose-derived stromal vascular fraction. I hope to use this for immunoblotting. Is there a marker to sort of confirm that this fraction isn't contaminated with MATURED adipocytes?

Manu Vatish

You could sort out the matured adipocytes instead? That would leave behind the cells you are interested in. AP2, CD36 and PPAR-gamma could be used...

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