Dendritic cells as accessory cells in antigen-specific murine T lymphocyte proliferation in vitro

M. B. Teunissen, M. L. Kapsenberg, F. E. Stiekema, H. G. Keizer

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Abstract

The role of dendritic cells in antigen-induced murine T lymphocyte activation was studied by addition of purified dendritic cells to purified lymph node T lymphocytes from ovalbumin-primed mice. In the presence of the priming antigen T cells generated an antigen-specific response. The response was at least 3-fold higher with the use of a modified IMDM culture medium. The complete requirement for accessory cells was demonstrated only when nylon wool-purified T lymphocytes were thoroughly depleted of Ia antigen-expressing cells. Dendritic cells as well as peritoneal exudate macrophages were equally effective as antigen-presenting cells
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)131-138
JournalJournal of immunological methods
Volume77
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1985

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