High frequency of autoantibodies bearing cross-reactive idiotopes among hybridomas using V(H)7183 genes prepared from normal and autoimmune murine strains

B. Bellon, A. Manheimer-Lory, M. Monestier, T. Moran, A. Dimitriu-Bona, F. Alt, C. Bona

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

    38 Scopus citations

    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 languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)1044-1053
    Number of pages10
    JournalJournal of Clinical Investigation
    Volume79
    Issue number4
    DOIs
    StatePublished - 1987

    Fingerprint

    Dive into the research topics of 'High frequency of autoantibodies bearing cross-reactive idiotopes among hybridomas using V(H)7183 genes prepared from normal and autoimmune murine strains'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

    Cite this