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The functionally important lining cells of the synovium (types A and B synoviocytes) are the subjects of much study but have presented problems with their characterization and microscopical identification, particularly at the light level. Type A (macrophage-like) synoviocytes, however are more easily localized than the type B (fibroblast-like) variety because of the greater availability of antimacrophage antisera. We describe, using light and electron microscopy, a monoclonal antibody which in the synovial intimal layer is specific for type B synoviocytes.
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Stevens, C.R., Mapp, P.I. & Revell, P.A. A monoclonal antibody (Mab 67) marks type B synoviocytes. Rheumatol Int 10, 103–106 (1990). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02274823
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