“…However, other studies (Gailani et al, 1973;Lippman, Perry and Thompson, 1974) (Pulvertaft, 1965;Jensen et al, 1967;Steel and Edmond, 1971;Steel, 1972). Previous studies have shown these cells to have the characteristics of B lymphocytes by their ability to synthesize immunoglobulins (Evans, Steel and Arthur, 1974), to have C13 receptors on their surface membranes (Moore and Minowada, 1973), to lack receptors for sheep red blood cells (Evans, Smith and Steel, 1975) and to be devoid of cytotoxic activity Amersham) in the presence or absence of a 1000-fold excess of non-radioactive dexamethasone (Sigma). Unbound steroid was removed after 2 h by addition of 50-100 ,ul activated charcoal (200 mg/ml; BDH Chemicals), which was vigorously agitated for 5 sec and centrifuged (600 g for 1 min).…”