Whole blood assessment of antigen specific cellular immune response by real time quantitative PCR: a versatile monitoring and discovery tool

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Monitoring of cellular immune responses is indispensable in a number of clinical research areas, including microbiology, virology, oncology and autoimmunity. Purification and culture of peripheral blood mononuclear cells and rapid ac...

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Main Authors: Spagnoli Giulio C, Feder-Mengus Chantal, Raafat Nermin, Margelli Daniela, Frey Daniel M, Schultz-Thater Elke, Zajac Paul
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2008-10-01
Series:Journal of Translational Medicine
Online Access:http://www.translational-medicine.com/content/6/1/58