hemocyte longevity

[Steve J. Upton]

Mark Rigby wrote:
> 
> Dear all,
> 
>         Does anyone out there in internetland have any idea on the longevity of
> gastropod hemocytes?  Lymnaea stagnalis hemocytes have been studied
> extensively, but does anyone know just how long they live?  Citations
> would be much appreciated.  Thanks.
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The person to contact is Sam Loker at the University of New Mexico.  His
people have done extensive haemocyte purification and culture for years.