Mapping the sensitivity of T cells with an optical trap: Polarity and minimal number of receptors...

Authors :: Wei, Xunbin
Tromberg, Bruce J.
Source :: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America. 07/20/99, Vol. 96 Issue 15, p8471. 6p. 1 Color Photograph, 1 Chart, 2 Graphs.
Publication Year :: 1999
Abstract: Addresses the spatial and temporal contact requirements for T cell activation and minimum number of receptors that must be engaged to transmit a calcium signal. Cell culture; Antibody coating on beads; Optical trapping; Contact-area estimation; Discussion on T cell functional polarity identified with an optical trap.

Language :: English
ISSN :: 00278424
Volume :: 96
Issue :: 15
Database :: Academic Search Index
Journal :: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America
Publication Type :: Academic Journal
Accession number :: 2129241
Full Text :: https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.96.15.8471

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