Preparative fractionation of t and b lymphocytes of the syrian Golden hamster with soybean agglutinin

W. A. Weppner, L. R. Adkison

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Abstract

T and B lymphocytes of the Syrian golden hamster were separated from spleen cell preparations on the basis of their differential agglutinability with the lectin soybean agglutinin. Only B lymphocytes were agglutinated by this lectin, and they could be separated from the unagglutinated T lymphocytes by sedimentation through 50% heat inactivated calf serum at unit gravity. The B lymphocyte aggregates could be dissociated into single cells that were viable and functional after treatment with 0.5 M galactose. The isolated cell fractions were characterized by their blastogenic response to various T cell and B cell specific mitogens and by the presence or absence of cell surface IgG. © 1980 Informa UK Ltd All rights reserved: reproduction in whole or part not permitted.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)759-768
Number of pages10
JournalImmunological Investigations
Volume9
Issue number8
DOIs
StatePublished - 1980
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus Subject Areas

  • Immunology

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