Table 2.
Definition and Occurrence of High and Low Colony-Forming Cultures Depending on Donor's Sex and Age
| Low colony-forming culture | High colony-forming culture | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Definition (n = 23) | <10 OEC colonies/2.5 × 108 seeded MNC in cultures from modified protocol | >10 OEC colonies/2.5 × 108 seeded MNC in cultures from modified protocol | ||
| Percentage of total (n = 23) | 61 | 39 | ||
| Sex | Male (n = 11) | Female (n = 3) | Male (n = 7) | Female (n = 2) |
| Percentage of male/female | 61 | 40 | 39 | 60 |
| Age of donor | 33.1 ± 9.9 | 39.5 ± 12.5 | 39.3 ± 10.1 | 44.7 ± 10.1 |
OEC, outgrowth endothelial cells; MNC, mononuclear cells.