Protocol for Preparing Mammalian Skin Samples Encompassing Hair Follicles for Spatial Transcriptomics

August 2024 in “ STAR Protocols ”

Yujia Jiang, Ruikang Li, Yixin Li, Jing Feng, Jun Xia, Runzhi Huang, Yanwen Xu, Zhentao Zhou, Wei Zhang, Sujie Xie, Shaozhong Ji, Jufang Zhang, Mirna Pérez‐Moreno, Xiaoyu Wei, Chuanyu Liu

hair follicles spatial transcriptomics gene expression RNA quality control cDNA collection

Studysummary This study details a step-by-step protocol for preparing mammalian skin samples, including hair follicles, for spatial transcriptomics to overcome challenges inherent in applying this technique to the skin.

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