Phenotypic and Functional Analysis of Lymphocyte Populations

Synopsis

Describes in detail the fluorescent antibody method for enumerating lymphocyte sub-populations defined by monoclonal antibodies. Ultra-violet microscopy and flow cytometry are used as a means of assessing fluoresescent cells. Mitogen-induced DNA synthesis is also described as one way of determining the functional capacity of T/B cells.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 21 min.

Year of production

1987

Availability

Sale

Uses

Medical students.

Subjects

Medical sciences

Keywords

analytical techniques; blood; flow cytometry; fluorescence; laboratory procedures; lymphocytes; ultraviolet microscopy

Credits

Writer

P M Lydyard

Distributor

Name

University College and Middlesex School of Medicine, Department of Immunology