Abstract
Multiparametric flow cytometry is a powerful technique that allows the quantification and characterization of heterogeneous populations of cells. Advances in flow cytometric instrumentation, software, and reagents are occurring at a rapid pace, and flow cytometric methods are increasingly being applied to better understand cellular responses associated with a diverse array of disease conditions. This chapter provides an overview of some common applications of flow cytometry in characterizing mouse models of allergic airway disease.
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Rahman, A.H. (2013). Flow Cytometric Methods for the Assessment of Allergic Disease. In: Allen, I. (eds) Mouse Models of Allergic Disease. Methods in Molecular Biology, vol 1032. Humana Press, Totowa, NJ. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-62703-496-8_23
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