TB Research

Assay for improved detection of antigen-specific immune cells from extrasanguinous fluids

Schub D, Fousse M, Elsäßer J, Faßbender K, Sester U, Schmidt T, Sester M

European journal of immunology · 2018-04

Abstract

In this approach, pre-stained cells from extrasanguinous fluids (ESFs) are stimulated in the presence of blood from the same individual. Thus, blood-derived antigen-presenting cells enable stimulation of both ESF- and blood T cells. Pre-staining allows distinction of T cells from ESF and blood, and simultaneous analysis of antigen-specific T cells in both compartments.

MeSH terms

  • Antigen-Presenting Cells
  • T-Lymphocytes
  • Cerebrospinal Fluid
  • Humans
  • Mycobacterium tuberculosis
  • Herpesvirus 3, Human
  • Tuberculosis, Pulmonary
  • Meningitis, Viral
  • Neuritis
  • Recurrence
  • Antigens
  • Immunoassay
  • Adult