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Sci. STKE, 5 September 2006
Vol. 2006, Issue 351, p. tr9
[DOI: 10.1126/stke.3512006tr9]

TEACHING RESOURCES

Differentiation of PC12 Cells

Elizabeth M. Adler1*, Nancy R. Gough2, and Jay A. Blundon3

1Associate Editor of Science's STKE, American Association for the Advancement of Science, 1200 New York Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC 20005, USA.
2Editor of Science's STKE, American Association for the Advancement of Science, 1200 New York Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC 20005, USA.
3Department of Biology, Rhodes College, Memphis, TN 38112, USA.

Abstract: This 3-week-long series of collaborative laboratory exercises explores how to use a cultured cell system (PC12 cells) to study signaling pathways involved in cellular differentiation. The laboratory would be useful in a neurobiology or cell biology course for advanced undergraduate students. The background and details for performing the lab are provided along with suggestions for assessing student performance and understanding.

*Contact information. E-mail, eadler{at}aaas.org

Citation: E. M. Adler, N. R. Gough, J. A. Blundon, Differentiation of PC12 Cells. Sci. STKE 2006, tr9 (2006).

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