Article ; Online: An Improved Ocular Impression Cytology Method: Quantitative Cell Transfer to Microscope Slides Using a Novel Polymer.
2021 Volume 47, Issue 1, Page(s) 41–50
Abstract: Purpose: To develop a more efficient impression cytology (IC) method for the transfer of ocular surface cells onto glass microscope slides for cytochemical, immunocytochemical, and immunofluorescence studies.: Methods: Cells are lifted off the ocular ...
| Abstract | Purpose: To develop a more efficient impression cytology (IC) method for the transfer of ocular surface cells onto glass microscope slides for cytochemical, immunocytochemical, and immunofluorescence studies. Methods: Cells are lifted off the ocular surface with a mixed cellulose ester membrane and then firmly attached to a glass slide using a novel triblock copolymer comprised of collagen type I, polyethylenimine and poly-L-lysine (CPP), and crosslinking cells and glass slide by heating and cooling. The membrane is removed intact after softening it with a butanol/ethanol solution. Transfer of cells is complete in about 10-15 minutes and is ready for staining. The efficiency of our cell transfer method was compared to current methods based on poly-L-lysine and albumin paste. Results: Our method ensured almost complete transfer of cells. In contrast, the transfer of rabbit conjunctiva cells onto poly-L-lysine-covered slides was 37.5 ± 6.3% lower, and onto albumin-paste covered slides 62.5 ± 5.6% lower (mean ± SD); the transfer of rabbit goblet cells was even less efficient. The new method was also more efficient for transfer of cells from human oral mucosa obtained by IC. Transferred cells were successfully stained with H&E, chemiluminescence, and immunofluorescence agents. Using our method, we stained ocular surface cells for S100A4 and ATF4, both of which play a role in the pathophysiology of dry eye disease. We obtained similar results with oral mucosal cells, suggesting the generalizability of our approach. We propose an explanation for the strong adhesion of cells to the glass slide, which is based on their interactions with the triblock copolymer. Conclusions: We developed a novel approach for the efficient and rapid transfer of cells obtained by IC onto glass microscope slides using a novel copolymer. Compared to available methods, our improved approach makes IC robust and simple, and should increase its diagnostic yield and clinical applicability. |
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| MeSH term(s) | Aged ; Animals ; Cytological Techniques/trends ; Female ; Goblet Cells/cytology ; Humans ; Male ; Microscopy/methods ; Middle Aged ; Models, Animal ; Polymers/pharmacology ; Rabbits |
| Chemical Substances | Polymers |
| Language | English |
| Publishing date | 2021-11-27 |
| Publishing country | England |
| Document type | Journal Article ; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
| ZDB-ID | 82079-9 |
| ISSN | 1460-2202 ; 0271-3683 |
| ISSN (online) | 1460-2202 |
| ISSN | 0271-3683 |
| DOI | 10.1080/02713683.2021.1951300 |
| Database | MEDical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System OnLINE |
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