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. Author manuscript; available in PMC: 2020 Jul 30.
Published in final edited form as: Methods Cell Biol. 2018 Nov 19;149:131–140. doi: 10.1016/bs.mcb.2018.09.014
Potential Problem Possible Reason Suggested Solution
Surface expression of the receptor is not detected There may be an issue with DNA construct or DNA transfection Confirm the complete sequence of the DNA plasmid and double check its purity and integrity. Optimize the transfection condition by varying the DNA:PEI ratio and cell confluence
Endocytosis of the receptor is not detected Ligand-stimulation may be sub-optimal Prepare fresh stock of the ligand and confirm the appropriate concentration for stimulation