PBMC shrinkage

From: Gaffin, Stephen L USARIEM (Stephen.Gaffin@na.amedd.army.mil)
Date: Fri May 12 2000 - 06:47:27 EST


Dear Flowperson,
	Using the normal sedimentation process of isolating PBMCs through
Ficoll, the final PBMCs appear to be slightly shrunken.  Does anyone know
whether this affects PBMC functional properties, and how best to restore
normal volume?
Thank you
Steve
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