Article
Immunophenotypic analysis of human mast cells by flow cytometry.
Current protocols in cytometry - 1 May 2001
Escribano L, Navalón R, Núñez R, Díaz Agustín B, Bravo P
Abstract excerpt
The immunophenotypic identification and enumeration of human bone marrow mast cells represents a clear demonstration of the utility of flow cytometry for rare-event analysis. The basic approach can be applied to a variety of specimens, including bone marrow, peripheral blood, ascitic fluid, and lymphoid tissue such as adenoids. Special emphasis is placed on markers with potential utility for distinguishing...
Topics
- Adenoids
- Ascites
- Cell Separation
- Flow Cytometry
- Humans
- Immunophenotyping
- Mast Cells
- Mastocytosis
- Phenotype