Apoptosis is dependent on intracellular zinc and independent of intracellular calcium in lymphocytes.

Changes in intracellular Ca2+ concentration ([Ca2+]i) are believed to have a crucial role in triggering apoptosis, the process whereby cells are eliminated during tissue turnover, hormone-mediated tissue reabsorption, clonal selection in the thymus, T cell-mediated cytotoxic reactions, and many other physiological and pathological processes. In the present report we have explored the role of intracellular Ca2+ and Zn2+ in the regulation of apoptosis in peripheral blood lymphocytes (PBL). Unless they were stimulated by a mitogen, e.

Styrene copolymers as pollutant adsorbents. Safe sampling volume determination.

The determination of safe sampling volumes of benzene and acetone on air samplers filled with Porapak Q, Chromosorb 101, 102 and 103 is described. Two direct methods are employed; one method is based on frontal chromatography, while the second one is a concentration method followed by thermal desorption. The results are compared to those determined by the indirect pulse chromatographic method.