Cell viability was assessed using MTT assays for assessment of proliferative capacity, and flow cytometry for quantitative assessment of apoptosis. The standard MTT assays were performed as described previously [9 (link)]. For flow cytometry, the FITC-Annexin V/propidium iodide (PI) Apoptosis Detection Kit I (BD Pharmingen) were used according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
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