Plasmocin-dependent removal of mycoplasmal contamination of THP-1 cells.

<p>THP-1 cells, chronically infected with mycoplasma, were treated with Plasmocin (25 µg/ml every 3 days) and aliquots were taken every three to four days for detection of mycoplasma by PCR. DNA from mycoplasma negative (−) and positive (+) cells was served as control (Ctr).</p