Human Life Research on ISS Russian Segment
Intercellular Interaction Experiment
Objective:
Assessment of cytotoxic activity of isolated human blood lymphocytes during the combined cultivation with cell culture K-562 under microgravity conditions.
Tasks:
To conduct the process of intercellular interaction and return of the findings to Earth.
Science Hardware Used:
- 'Fibroplast' stowage;
- Thermostatically controlled container 'Akvarius'
for conducting the cultivation process
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Complex of Maintenance and support aids:
- Glove box
- Container KV-03
for returning to Earth
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Flight Equipment Used:
- Refrigerator 'Cryogem-03';
Experiment Results:
- Insert 'Filters' with the culture of cellular suspension;
- Containing the intercellular interaction products.
Expected Results:
The research conducted allows to develop the methods for analyzing immunity system condition directly onboard the orbital space station.