The survival of splenic CD4+CD25+ cells following lethal irradiation
Day after irradiation
.
Average total spleen cell no., × 106
.
Average % CD4+CD25+
.
Nonirradiated
46
1.7
Day 1
5.2
3.3
Day 2
2.8
2.6
Day 3
0.8
6.1
Day after irradiation
.
Average total spleen cell no., × 106
.
Average % CD4+CD25+
.
Nonirradiated
46
1.7
Day 1
5.2
3.3
Day 2
2.8
2.6
Day 3
0.8
6.1
The average total spleen cell number and percentage of splenic CD4+CD25+ cells were calculated for nonirradiated BALB/c mice or those that had received 850 cGy total body irradiation at day —1, —2, or —3. Data are from 5 mice in each irradiated group and 3 nonirradiated mice.