Alloantisera with apparent HLA-A specificity reacting only against phytohemagglutinin-activated cells

Ric Clin Lab. 1986 Jul-Sep;16(3):449-56. doi: 10.1007/BF02886740.

Abstract

Seven alloantisera were selected showing the following characteristics: after platelet absorption they were positive with PHA-activated cells and negative with resting T and B lymphocytes from the same donors; this reactivity could be blocked by pretreatment of cells with a turkey anti-human beta 2-microglobulin serum and was not completely removed by further absorption with high doses of pooled platelets or with T or B lymphocytes from the positive donors; the reactivity of some of these antisera correlated with HLA-A antigens in a panel of PHA-activated cells and segregated with HLA haplotypes in families. It is still to be proven if the HLA determinants recognized on PHA-activated cells by these antisera are new epitopes of A,B,C molecules appearing upon activation or if they are carried by products of a new polymorphic locus linked to the HLA system.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • B-Lymphocytes / immunology*
  • Epitopes / analysis
  • Genetic Linkage
  • HLA Antigens / analysis*
  • HLA Antigens / genetics
  • Humans
  • Immune Sera / immunology
  • Lymphocyte Activation
  • Phytohemagglutinins / pharmacology*
  • T-Lymphocytes / immunology*

Substances

  • Epitopes
  • HLA Antigens
  • Immune Sera
  • Phytohemagglutinins