Abstract
The aim of this study was to assess inosine triphosphate (ITPase) expression in the different leukocyte populations present in peripheral blood samples of a nonimmune compromised control group. For this purpose, a multiparameter flow cytometric assay was developed and performed to study ITPase expression in peripheral leukocyte subpopulations of healthy volunteers (n = 20). Qualitative ITPase expression was assessed by determining the percentage of ITPase-positive cells. Quantitative data were obtained by measuring the median fluorescent intensity (MFI). Subcellular localization of ITPase was analyzed using immunocytochemistry. Immunocytochemistry showed that ITPase is present in all leukocytes and localized intracellular. Based on this finding, a multiparameter flow cytometric assay was developed using a Fix & Perm strategy. Qualitative and quantitative ITPase expression remained stable (variation,
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 672-678 |
Journal | Cytometry Part A |
Volume | 81A |
Issue number | 8 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Aug 2012 |
Keywords
- ITPase
- flow cytometry
- leukocyte subpopulations
- thiopurines