CD31 Expression on CD4+ Cells: A Simple Method for Quantitation of Recent Thymus Emigrant CD4 Cells

Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2016 Oct 5;95(4):970-972. doi: 10.4269/ajtmh.15-0773. Epub 2016 Aug 15.

Abstract

Measurements of CD4+CD31+ cells gave results consistent with those expected for recent thymus emigrant (RTE) CD4+ cells. The method was markedly simpler than established procedures for measurement of CD4+ RTE cells and is usable in locations with limited facilities and budgets.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • CD4 Lymphocyte Count / methods*
  • CD4-Positive T-Lymphocytes / metabolism*
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Female
  • HIV Infections / blood*
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Male
  • Platelet Endothelial Cell Adhesion Molecule-1 / metabolism*
  • Retrospective Studies
  • Thymus Gland / cytology
  • Young Adult

Substances

  • Platelet Endothelial Cell Adhesion Molecule-1