2508 Article Swipe
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· 2017
· Open Access
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· DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/cts.2017.52
· OA: W2938192128
OBJECTIVES/SPECIFIC AIMS: To investigate the role of platelet factor-4 (PF4) in B cell differentiation and develop strategies to better modulate B cell differentiation in vitro and in vivo. METHODS/STUDY POPULATION: We use tissue culture and flow cytometry to examine the role of PF4 in B cell differentiation. We use wild type (WT) and PF4 −/− mice on a C57Bl6/J background. PF4 −/− mice have reduced in vivo B cell differentiation responses. RESULTS/ANTICIPATED RESULTS: We anticipate that our studies will demonstrate that PF4 promotes B cell differentiation in the bone marrow microenvironment. DISCUSSION/SIGNIFICANCE OF IMPACT: The significance of this project may be valuable in developing efficient methods and strategies to increase or limit B cell numbers in vitro and in human disease.
