>>>> Anybody out there with experience with fluo-3?? We are trying to load an
NK cell line but the background labelling is too low. All our other cells
load well but not this NK cell line. Any suggestions would be welcomed.
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One possibility to consider is P-glycoprotein (mdr) mediated efflux.
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NK cells are reputed to be mdr active. Blocking with verapamil or cyclosporin
A may help.