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1Immunex Corporation, Seattle, Washington, USA.
This unit describes an assay system to detect biologically active interleukin 7 (IL-7). The target or indicator cells are a clonally derived long-term pre-B cell line designated IxN/2bx (or, more simply, 2bx). These cells demonstrate an absolute specificity for IL-7 for continued growth and viability and are used to establish a thymidine-uptake proliferation assay similar to those established for other interleukins. A Support Protocol describes maintenance of the IxN/2bx cell line.
This unit describes an assay system to detect biologically active interleukin 7 (IL-7). The target or indicator cells are a clonally derived long-term pre-B cell line designated IxN/2bx (or, more simply, 2bx). These cells demonstrate an absolute specificity for IL-7 for continued growth and viability and are used to establish a thymidine-uptake proliferation assay similar to those established for other interleukins. A Support Protocol describes maintenance of the IxN/2bx cell line.
