Log-Normal ELISPOT spot size distribution permits count harmonization among different laboratories
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Log-Normal ELISPOT spot size distribution permits count harmonization among different laboratories
Introduction ELISPOT assays are primarily used to detect the number of T cells that respond to a given antigen. With that number being absolute for any given donor sample, ELISPOT counts should be similar between laboratories, if subjectivity in counting is avoided. Due to the differences in spot sizes ranging from microns to millimeters, setting cut offs for minimal and maximal spot sizes will...
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عنوان ژورنال: Journal for ImmunoTherapy of Cancer
سال: 2014
ISSN: 2051-1426
DOI: 10.1186/2051-1426-2-s3-p156