Frequency of human T regulatory cells in peripheral blood is significantly reduced by cryopreservation

Elkord, E 2009, 'Frequency of human T regulatory cells in peripheral blood is significantly reduced by cryopreservation' , Journal of Immunological Methods, 347 (1-2) , pp. 87-90.

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Abstract

Cryopreservation of peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC) is essential for many clinical and research assays. Some studies reported consistent changes in PBMC phenotype following cryopreservation. We hypothesized that PBMC freezing may have a negative impact on estimation of the frequency of T regulatory cell (Treg). Treg levels were measured in 6 fresh PBMC samples isolated from 6 healthy donors and these levels were re-measured after freezing for three weeks. Herein, we report a significant reduction in Treg frequency in all samples following cryopreservation.

Item Type:	Article
Themes:	Health and Wellbeing
Schools:	Schools > School of Environment and Life Sciences
Journal or Publication Title:	Journal of Immunological Methods
Publisher:	Elsevier
Refereed:	Yes
ISSN:	0022-1759
Depositing User:	E Elkord
Date Deposited:	12 Oct 2011 10:55
Last Modified:	16 Feb 2022 12:53
URI:	https://usir.salford.ac.uk/id/eprint/18237

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