Sharp A K, Banerjee D K
Int J Lepr Other Mycobact Dis. 1984 Jun;52(2):189-97.
Macrophages from nude mice, nude rats, and armadillos were cultured in vitro and examined for their ability to support Mycobacterium leprae. No significant growth of this organism were observed after over 200 days of culture. No significant benefit was derived from modifying culture conditions or from variations in the source of macrophages or the source of M. leprae.