This is a continuing normal volunteer donor protocol with Dr. Eric H. Westin as the current Principal Investigator. In this protocol, volunteers are recruited to undergo a two hour cytapheresis procedure for collection of large quantities of human ciculating white blood cell components (lymphocytes or monocytes) from single donors for the use of National Institute on Aging laboratory investigators. Pheresis packs are supplied to individual qualified investigators as anonymous packs for use in basic studies of lymphocyte and monocyte function and studies of immune function in the aging process. Based on extensive modified American Bloodbank Association questionaires, laboratory screening including assessment of complete blood counts, urinalysis, liver and renal function as well as virologic screening including HIV and Hepatitis testing, the possibility of influence of extraneous infections or other chronic medical conditions on laboratory studies is minimized. In the course of the last year, a total of 194 individuals have undergone telephone screening. Of these, 50 completed formal on site screening including complete latboratory testing. From the established donor pool (75 active/ currently on study, 30 entering the study and 4 off study in the last year), a total of 259 cytapheresis procedures representing a 60% increase in utilization were performed with cell packs supplied to individual investigators. Based on trends over the last several years, there is an increasing need for cells by a range of laboratories with expectation for continued expansion of participants as well as procedures in this protocol in the next year.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Institute on Aging (NIA)
Type
Intramural Research (Z01)
Project #
1Z01AG000912-04
Application #
6969666
Study Section
(LCI)
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Project End
Budget Start
Budget End
Support Year
4
Fiscal Year
2004
Total Cost
Indirect Cost
Name
Aging
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United States
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