Abstract
Three antigen systems associated with the Epstein Barr virus were studied by immunofluorescence: membrane antigens (MA), intracellular 'early antigens' (EA), and intracellular viral capsid antigens (VCA). All Burkitt's lymphoma patients studied had antibodies to VCA and MA, and a majority also to EA. The patients had higher titers than control groups. High anti EA titers in patients brought into remissions indicate a bad prognosis as to recurrences. A decrease in antibodies to MA has been seen before late tumor recurrences. BCG inoculations temporarily increased the anti MA titers.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 813-817 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Journal | Bibliotheca Haematologica |
| Volume | Vol 39 |
| State | Published - 1973 |
| Externally published | Yes |