An Ia-positive mouse T-cell clone is functional in presenting antigen to other T cells

Immunogenetics. 1985;22(2):123-30. doi: 10.1007/BF00563509.

Abstract

In this report we present data demonstrating the endogenous expression of I-region associated (Ia) antigens on a cloned line of mouse T cells, CTLL, as well as transcription of the invariant chain gene in these cells. We demonstrate further that this Ia-bearing T-cell clone, CTLL, can utilize the expressed Ia molecules to present antigen to Ia-restricted antigen-specific T cells.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Antibody Formation
  • Antigen-Presenting Cells / immunology*
  • Clone Cells
  • Histocompatibility Antigens Class II / analysis*
  • Histocompatibility Antigens Class II / genetics
  • Mice
  • RNA, Messenger / genetics
  • T-Lymphocytes / immunology*
  • Transcription, Genetic

Substances

  • Histocompatibility Antigens Class II
  • RNA, Messenger