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We describe step-by-step methods to label human pancreatic islet cells and murine insulinoma cells and their subsequent transplantation into type I diabetic mouse models with a focus on in vivo imaging using clinically applicable scanners. We also cover islets that are microencapsulated within alginate hydrogels loaded with imaging agents. By following these methods, it is possible to image cell grafts using T1-weighted and T2/T2*-weighted 1H magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), 19F MRI, computed tomography, ultrasound imaging, and bioluminescence imaging in vivo. Considering a myriad of factors that may affect the outcome of proper in vivo detection, we discuss potential issues that may be encountered during and after the process of labeling. The ultimate goal is to use these in vivo imaging approaches to determine and optimize naked and encapsulated islet cell survival, therapeutic function, and engraftment procedures.
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Arifin, D.R., Bulte, J.W.M. (2023). In Vivo Imaging of Naked and Microencapsulated Islet Cell Transplantation. In: Moore, A., Wang, P. (eds) Type-1 Diabetes. Methods in Molecular Biology, vol 2592. Humana, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-0716-2807-2_5
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