Abstract: In a first aspect, the present invention provides a method of removing non-viable cells from a cell population, said method comprising contacting a cell population with a compound under conditions suitable to permit binding between the compound and any non-viable cells present in the cell culture and removing at least some of the compound from said cell population. The invention further provides compositions suitable for use in these methods, further uses of such compositions and various other systems and kits.
Abstract: Described are methods of separating viable cells, apoptotic cells and dead cells and antibodies or use in such methods. The antibodies may also be used in treatment of inflammatory disease, cancer and in wound healing.