Abstract

This study demonstrates the effects of Quinton’s isotonic and hypertonic solution on mononuclear cells of peripheral blood. This involved assessing cell viability, morphology, number and size of aggregated cells; possible effects on cellular proliferation; effects on cellular proliferation in different lymphocyte populations; effect on hemoglobin released into the medium.

Keywords: Aging, isotonic solution, hypertonic solution, marine therapy, sea water, immunomodulation