Abstract
Hybridomas obtained by in vitro stimulation with lipopolysaccharides (LPS) of BALB/c, MRL/lpr, and NZB splenocytes were selected for expression of V(H)7183 by hybridization using slot blotting. Northern blot analysis showed that the majority of hybrids produce a full length message complementary to the V(H)7183 probe. The frequency of V(H)7183 hybridomas was significantly higher in NZB mice as compared with BALB/c mice. Using multiple binding assays, 60% of the total antibodies encoded by V(H)7183 were specific for self-epitopes. Finally, the vast majority express cross-reactive idiotypes borne by auto-antibodies of various specificities.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1044-1053 |
Number of pages | 10 |
Journal | Journal of Clinical Investigation |
Volume | 79 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1987 |