A Non-invasive Way to Isolate and Phenotype Cells from the Conjunctiva
Title:
A Non-invasive Way to Isolate and Phenotype Cells from the Conjunctiva
Author:
Bose, Tanima
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Publication Information:
Cambridge, MA MyJoVE Corp 2016
Physical Description:
online resource (455 seconds)
Series:
Immunology and Infection
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Abstract:
The exposed normal ocular surface consists of cornea and conjunctiva. Epithelial cells, goblet cells and immune cells are present in the conjunctiva. Here, a non-invasive, technique of impression cytology is described using an impression cytology device and flow cytometry to analyze immune cells in the conjunctiva.
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For undergraduate, graduate, and professional students
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Electronic Access:
https://www.jove.com/t/55591