Immunosuppressive activity of ledakrin

Arch Immunol Ther Exp (Warsz). 1979;27(3):315-9.

Abstract

The influence of the cytostatic drug Ledakrin on immunologic induction of PF and RF cells was studied. In low doses, the drug had a negligibly small effect on the numbers of PFC and RFC, but in high doses nearly entirely prevented their appearance. Cells producing IgM were more susceptible to this action than IgG-producing cells. Absence of a linear relation between the dose of the drug and its action was noteworthy. Drug-induced immunosuppression occured in "all-or-none" fashion. The possibility of oncostatic effect without interfering with the immunologic system is discussed.

MeSH terms

  • Acridines / pharmacology*
  • Animals
  • Antibody-Producing Cells / drug effects*
  • Dose-Response Relationship, Drug
  • Hemolytic Plaque Technique
  • Immunoglobulin G / biosynthesis
  • Immunoglobulin M / biosynthesis
  • Immunosuppressive Agents*
  • Mice
  • Mice, Inbred Strains
  • Nitracrine / pharmacology*
  • Rosette Formation

Substances

  • Acridines
  • Immunoglobulin G
  • Immunoglobulin M
  • Immunosuppressive Agents
  • Nitracrine