Increased B-cell number in the blood of BH.1L rats 3 months after splenectomy
| Operation . | Animal . | Percent B cells before surgery (number/μL) . | Percent B cells after surgery (number/μL) . |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sham | 1 | 36.2 (2209) | 35.0 (1834) |
| 2 | 42.0 (2933) | 47.0 (3339) | |
| Splenectomized | 3 | 39.1 (1240) | 55.4 (5886) |
| 4 | 42.0 (3150) | 63.8 (6200) |
| Operation . | Animal . | Percent B cells before surgery (number/μL) . | Percent B cells after surgery (number/μL) . |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sham | 1 | 36.2 (2209) | 35.0 (1834) |
| 2 | 42.0 (2933) | 47.0 (3339) | |
| Splenectomized | 3 | 39.1 (1240) | 55.4 (5886) |
| 4 | 42.0 (3150) | 63.8 (6200) |
The percentage of B cells (Ox12+)7 in the blood of the same rat before and after either sham operation or splenectomy is presented. Normal Lewis rats demonstrate 22.5% ± 2.5%, whereas splenectomized Lewis rats show 31.1% ± 2.9% B cells in the blood (n = 6).