ISSN:
1432-1211
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
,
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract Semiallogeneic and allogeneic immunization protocols were used to clarify the origin of two antibody activities: (a) those directed at alloantigens and (b) those directed at receptors for alloantigens. In a first variant of semiallogeneic immunization, parental strain spleen cells were injected into F1 hybrid hosts where they could not be rejected; both antireceptor antibody and alloantibody activities appeared, persisting for over 10 weeks. When the host was irradiated, no antireceptor antibody was formed, indicating the F1 origin of this activity. In the second variant of semiallogeneic immunization, F1 spleen cells were injected into parental hosts. Here the antireceptor antibody, while reaching high titers, even in hosts presensitized to antigens of the donor, soon disappeared, presumably due to the rejection of inoculated cells. It was concluded that in both variants of semiallogeneic situations, antireceptor antibodies were formed by F1 cells, whereas alloantibodies were formed by parental cells. In allogeneic immunizations, four activities were found in serum —two directed at alloantigens (one set from each partner) and two directed at receptors for alloantigens (one set from each partner) —indicating that lymphoid cells of any origin can function as producers of antibodies to alloreceptors, in strict analogy to their potential as producers of antibody to alloantigens.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01572323
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