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Typical number of iNKT cells extracted from adult or neonatal (cord) blood.
| Adult Blood (n = 5) | Adult Buffy Coat (n = 3) | Cord Blood (n = 15) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Volume (mL) | 150–200 | 50 | 50–150 |
| Mononuclear cells/mL of blood | 1–2 million/mL | 20–25 million/mL | 4–6 million/mL |
| iNKT cells/CD3+ cells (%) | 0.001–0.1% | 0.001–0.1% | 0.05–0.3% |
| Percentage iNKT cells after purification | >95% | >95% | >95% |
| Number of iNKT cells extracted | 3,000–50,000 | 7,000–100,000 | 80,000–250,000 |
