Abstract
In order to verify possible 'in vitro' metal-cell interactions, different experimental methods have been developed and applied on cells of the immune system. Lymphocytes and granulocytes from human peripheral blood were tested after contact with metal powder in suspension or metal extracts. Lymphocyte transformation test showed that molybdenum, cobalt and nickel can inhibit the proliferation of lymphocytes, even at low concentrations. Granulocyte polarization assay showed that chemokinetic activity of such cells is depending on both the extracted metal and the vehicle of extraction.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Transactions of the Annual Meeting of the Society for Biomaterials in conjunction with the International Biomaterials Symposium |
Publisher | Publ by Soc for Biomaterials |
Pages | 271 |
Number of pages | 1 |
Volume | 14 |
Publication status | Published - 1991 |
Event | 17th Annual Meeting of the Society for Biomaterials in conjunction with the 23rd International Biomaterials Symposium - Scottsdale, AZ, USA Duration: May 1 1991 → May 5 1991 |
Other
Other | 17th Annual Meeting of the Society for Biomaterials in conjunction with the 23rd International Biomaterials Symposium |
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City | Scottsdale, AZ, USA |
Period | 5/1/91 → 5/5/91 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Materials Science(all)