[Countercurrent distribution of L line monolayer and suspension cell cultures in a 2-phase polymer system]

The distribution of two sulines of L cells, differing in adhesive properties (monolayer and suspension cultures), have been investigated using polymer two-phase system dextran-500-polyenthylenglycol-600. By counter-current distribution it has been shown that most of the cells growing in monolayer have low coefficients of partition, unlike cells grown in suspension having a high coefficient of partition. It is supposed that differences revealed in properties of the cell surface may be associated with the ability of cells to form adhesive contacts.