Abstract
Genetic lineage tracing has been widely employed to investigate cell lineages and fate.However,con-ventional reporting systems often label the entire cytoplasm,making it challenging to discern cell bound-aries.Additionally,single Cre-loxP recombination systems have limitations in tracing specific cell populations.This study proposes three reporting systems utilizing Cre,Dre,and Dre+Cre mediated recombination.These systems incorporate tdTomato expression on the cell membrane and PhiYFP expression within the nucleus,allowing for clear observation of the nucleus and membrane.The efficacy of these systems is successfully demonstrated by labeling cardiomyocytes and hepatocytes.The potential for dynamic visualization of the cell membrane is showcased using intravital imaging microscopy or three-dimensional imaging.Furthermore,by combining this dual recombinase system with the ProTracer sys-tem,hepatocyte proliferation is traced with enhanced precision.This reporting system holds significant importance for advancing the understanding of cell fate studies in development,homeostasis,and diseases.
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