Rosette Formation

The in vitro formation of clusters consisting of a cell (usually a lymphocyte) surrounded by antigenic cells or antigen-bearing particles (usually erythrocytes, which may or may not be coated with antibody or antibody and complement). The rosette-forming cell may be an antibody-forming cell, a memory cell, a T-cell, a cell bearing surface cytophilic antibodies, or a monocyte possessing Fc receptors. Rosette formation can be used to identify specific populations of these cells.

Year introduced: 1978

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Tree Number(s): E01.370.225.812.706, E05.200.812.706, E05.478.594.730

MeSH Unique ID: D012397

Entry Terms:

• Formation, Rosette
• Formations, Rosette
• Rosette Formations
• Immunocytoadherence
• Immunocytoadherences

Previous Indexing:

• Immune Adherence Reaction (1971-1977)

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Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment Category
Diagnosis
Diagnostic Techniques and Procedures
Clinical Laboratory Techniques
Immunologic Tests
Rosette Formation

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Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment Category
Investigative Techniques
Clinical Laboratory Techniques
Immunologic Tests
Rosette Formation

All MeSH Categories
Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment Category
Investigative Techniques
Immunologic Techniques
Immunologic Tests
Rosette Formation