Human monocytic THP-1 cells from an acute monocytic leukemia patient (purchased from ATCC). The cell line is one of our model systems.
About Chen Lab
Our research centers on understanding how cells communicate, with a focus on signal transduction by human macrophages and the host-pathogen interaction.
The following is a good tutorial website for real time RT-PCR. Please give it a read before designing and conducting your experiment. http://pathmicro.med.sc.edu/pcr/realtime-home.htm
