In this protocol, different types of adherent cells are fixed to coverslips by 4% paraformaldehyde. Target proteins are then stained by specific antibodies and fluorescent 2nd antibodies. This protocol therefore provides a method for immunostaining of adherent cells.
Anti-fade mounting medium: e.g. ProLong Gold Antifade Mountant (Life Technologies, InvitrogenTM, catalog number: P10144 ) with DAPI (if nuclear staining is needed) or without DAPI