Figures & data
Figure 1. A multitask system for biocompatibility testing of artificial oxygen carriers.
Table 1. Hemolysis Assay
Figure 2. Interleukin-1β release after incubation of mononuclear leucocytes with various test substances plus LPS. n = number of measurements; n = 7 for “none,” R.L., and PFD; n = 2 for lecithin emulsion, PFD/lecithin, and Pluronic emulsion.
Figure 3. Interleukin-6 release after incubation of mononuclear leucocytes with various test substances plus LPS. n = number of measurements, n = 4 for “none,” R.L., and PFD/lecithin; n = 2 for PFD and lecithin emulsion; n = 3 for Pluronic emulsion.
Table 2. Relative 3H-thymidine Incorporation of ECV 304 and MonoMac 6 After Incubation with Various Test Compounds (tc)
Figure 4. Relative 3H-thymidine incorporation of ECV 304 and MonoMac6 after incubation with various test compounds (tc); 100% 3H-thymidine incorporation = incubation of ECV 304 and MonoMac6 with culture medium.
Table 3. Toxicity of Perfluordecalin (PFD) and Various PFD Emulsions on Peripheral Human Leucocytes
Figure 5. Toxicity of perfluorodecalin (PFD) and vaarious PFD emulsions on peripheral human monocytes.
