Processing human lymph node samples for single-cell assays

Most non-Hodgkin's lymphomas grow exclusively in the lymph node compartment protected by the tumor microenvironment. To better understand the cellular heterogeneity and the complex interaction between malignant and non-malignant cells, experiments with primary, patient-derived samples are often indispensable. Here, we describe a time-efficient but gentle protocol to process human lymph node samples. This protocol avoids enzymatic or mechanical stress and was optimized for the purpose of generating single-cell suspension suitable for delicate assays, such as single-cell RNA sequencing. For complete details on the use and execution of this protocol, please refer to Roider et al. (2020).