Splenocyte

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-013590",
  "term": "Splenocyte",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "Any mononuclear cell derived from the spleen, including lymphocytes (T cells and B cells) and macrophages. These cells are isolated from splenic tissue for use in immunological research and assays. Splenocytes are frequently used in vitro to study immune responses, such as cell proliferation and cytokine production, following exposure to an antigen or mitogen.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "splenic"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2012, 84, 1113. 'IUPAC glossary of terms used in immunotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2012)' on page 1246 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-11-06-03)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/splenocyte/"
}