CD120b expression on Tregs decreased after isolation and cryopreservation of PBMCs.
The decrease after cryopreservation occurred when recovery of viable cells was low.
In contrast, these processes did not affect expression of CD39 on Tregs.
Low CD120b expression on freshly thawed Tregs was reversible by in vitro culture.
These findings were seen in both HIV-infected and -uninfected donors.