RE: THP-1's and fluorescent dyes

Dan Smith (DJS@ALLP.COM)
Tue, 17 Dec 96 09:25:00 PST

I have tried to use THP-1's in a cytochrome-C oxidative burst experiment and
had absolutely no luck. They may produce little to no superoxide.
Dan Smith
San Diego
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{Subject: THP-1's and fluorescent dyes
{Date: Monday, December 16, 1996 6:08PM
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{ Has anyone worked with the THP-1 cell line using Dihydrorhodamine 123
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{ or Hydroethidine (HE)? I am in search of a method to stimulate these
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{ with LPS, an inflammatory cytokine, or virus, and measure oxidative
{burst.
{ As of yet, my efforts have come up empty, but I thought there may be
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{ unpublished or hard to find methods out there in Flowland. Any help,

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{ insights or watch-outs will be appreciated.
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{ Thanks...Jodi McKenzie-Kroeger
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