A method for preparation of an endothelial cell monolayer sample from the blood vessel intima

Abstract

The paper describes the procedure to prepare endothelial cell monolayer samples from the vascular intima, which is suitable for studying various morphological processes. To obtain high-quality multicellular specimens, it is recommended to preliminarily remove excess tissue from the outside of the vessel and to free the intima; ways to dry the surface and to separate endothelial cells are examined. The paper gives the figures of specimens stained by the Romanowsky-Giemsa method and identifies factor VIII, an endothelial marker, and Chlamydia pneumoniae inclusions in the cytoplasm of endothelial cells.