What enhances the multiplication of T cells in culture -
High-Yield Explanation
T cells undergo blast transformation (multiplication) on treatment with mitogens such as : -
- Phytohemagglutinin (PHA)
- Concanavalin A (Con A)
- Anti CD-3
B Cells undergo a similar transformation with : -
- Bacterial endotoxins
- Staphylococcus aureus
- EB virus
- Anti Ig
Remember :
Mature B and T cells before they encounter antigen are called naive cells.