Immunization of normal mouse spleen cell suspensions in vitro

Science. 1966 Aug 26;153(3739):1004-6. doi: 10.1126/science.153.3739.1004.

Abstract

Dissociated cells from the spleens of unimmunized mice were cultured with and without various mammalian erythrocytes. Spleen cell suspensions cultured with heterologous red cells developed levels of hemolytic plaque-forming cells only one log(2) less than those seen in vivo. The reaction is specific for the in vitro immunizing erythrocytes. Antibody was demonstrated in the culture fluids.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Antibody Formation*
  • Cattle
  • Erythrocytes*
  • Horses
  • Immunization*
  • Mice
  • Sheep
  • Spleen*