Details Pertaining to Skin Fibroblast Data

Principal Investigator: E. J. Metter, MD
Collaborating Investigators: (none)
Year First Collected: 1977
Year Last Collected: 1996
Frequency of Collection: Repeated 3-5 years after initial sampling
Subset Data Files on the VMS Cluster? Files info720.*, Active as of 11/97. For access to these data, please contact Dr. E. Jeffrey Metter.

Data Type Notes: Descriptive History:
Skin fibroblast samples were taken from BLSA subjects for a number of studies including the establishment of a cell repository for use by qualified scientists. More than 600 fibroblast cell lines exist from BLSA subjects at the cell repository. More than 95 individuals have multiple cultures sampled longitudinally. Cultures are also available in family combinations. The 720 Data set only identifies participants with skin biopsies and whether the biopsy was sent to the national cell repository and is for internal use only.

Data Collection Method:
A discussion of the techniques used in the handling and growing of the samples and sample descriptions and identifiers can be found in the NIA Aging Cell Repository Catalog of Cell Lines.

Related Protocols:
Qualified professional persons with recognized research, medical, education, or industrial organizations engaged in health related research or health delivery can apply for use of the samples. Samples are handled directly by Coriell Cell Repositories. For more information or copies of the catalog contact Coriell Cell Repositories at 401 Haddon Avenue, Camden, New Jersey 08103 or call 1-800-752-3805 or 609-757-4848.

Investigator: E. J. Metter MD 410-558-8542
For more information on the nature of the samples or for guidance on selection of the samples please contact Dr. Metter at 410 558-8542 or Dr. James Fozard at 410-558-8364

Frequency of collection of these Data:
Repeat sampling on individuals less than 60 years of age are done no more often than every ten years and every six years for older subjects.

Inclusion/Exclusion Rules:
Every BLSA participant is eligible.
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