Tricia, we set up two flow-cytometric assays for measurement cell toxicity
(lymphocytes, parasites) in presence of diverse medicaments and it seems
work nicely. We put two abstracts on that in the ISAC and we are preparing
the papers on that. You can contact me for the protocols. Cheers Rafael
>
>
>Wow, what a coincidence.....I was getting ready to put out a similar
>question.....
>
>
>What assays could possibly be accomplished in flow that would analyze the
>effect of compounds on cells......what is or can be done in the areas of
>pre-clinical in vitro toxicology?
>
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>Thanks in advance to an already very helpful group!
>
>
>Tricia Echeagaray
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>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: ltalbot@rdg.boehringer-ingelheim.com
>[SMTP:ltalbot@rdg.boehringer-ingelheim.com]
>Sent: Thursday, November 11, 1999 5:29 AM
>To: Cytometry Mailing List
>Subject: Immunotoxicology
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>
>
>Dear Wonderful People of Flow Cytometry,
>
>
>We are in the process of establishing an immunotoxicology laboratory here
>and are curious as to whether or not any one out there is also a part of an
>immunotox department. We have the flow cytometer and are planning to detect
>cell surface markers but would like to know what others in the field are
>doing to get a complete picture of how the immune system is reacting to
>certain stimuli. Anyone? Thanks for your help. Any input would be great.
>
>
>
>Respectfully,
>
>
>Lee Anne Talbot
>Scientist
>Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals
>Ridgefield, CT
>USA
>203-798-4133
>
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