Natural human antibodies to gram-negative bacteria: immunoglobulins G, A, and M

Science. 1966 May 27;152(3726):1257-9. doi: 10.1126/science.152.3726.1257.

Abstract

Significant amounts of immunoglobulins G and M, and a small amount of natural antibodies reactive with Neisseria gonorrhoeae and Escherichia coli, have been detected in human adult serums by imnmunofluorescent techniques. Umbilical cord serums also contained substantial immunoglobulin-G antibody but little or no M or A. These findings challenge the concept that natural antibodies reactive with Gram-negative bacteria are primarily of the immunoglobulin-M class.

MeSH terms

  • Antibodies*
  • Blood
  • Chromatography, Gel
  • Escherichia coli Infections / immunology*
  • Fluorescent Antibody Technique
  • Gonorrhea / immunology*
  • Humans
  • In Vitro Techniques

Substances

  • Antibodies