PURE EPITHELIAL CULTURES ON PLASTIC MEMBRANES WITHOUT TRANSPLANTING AND WITHOUT PLASMA: RAPID PREPARATION OF COLORABLE CULTURES AS SMEARS

Abstract

Humid plastic membranes form a particularly favorable surface for the rapid development of the epithelial membranes. Pure epithelial cultures may thus be obtained without transplanting and without plasma within three days. These cultures, devoid of explant, may be maintained in a vigorous state of proliferation by nutritive bathing. The technique allows the study of various actions (virus, Physicochemical factors) on epithelial preformed membranes, with a minimum of work. The obtained preparations, being devoid of plasma, may be stained and observed under immersion as smears. Certain applications are considered.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1968
Accession Number
AD0841597

Entities

People

  • Georges Barski
  • John Wirth

Organizations

  • United States Army Biological Warfare Laboratories

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Alkenes
  • Blood
  • Cellophane
  • Cells
  • Condensation
  • Digestive System Processes
  • Epithelial Cells
  • Epithelium
  • Fibroblasts
  • Infection
  • Laboratory Animals
  • Membranes
  • Observation
  • Osmium Compounds
  • Tissue Culture
  • Tissues
  • Virus Diseases

Fields of Study

  • Biology

Readers

  • Aquatic Ecology
  • Toxicology/Environmental Toxicology
  • Underwater engineering and Marine Technology.

Technology Areas

  • Biotechnology