Antibody against the antigen receptor of a plasmacytoma prolongs survival of mice bearing the tumor

P. G. Beatty, B. S. Kim, D. A. Rowley, L. W. Coppleson

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Abstract

A transplantable plasmacytoma, TEPC 15 in BALB/c mice, induces a transient antibody response directed against the combining region of the myeloma protein produced by the tumor. Mice immunized with mitomycin treated tumor cells produce similar antibody but do not develop tumor; mice so immunized survive longer than untreated mice when inoculated with viable TEPC 15 cells. This protection afforded by immunization can be transferred by serum alone; the protective effect of passively given serum is eliminated by absorbing out antibody directed against the myeloma protein.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)1391-1396
Number of pages6
JournalJournal of Immunology
Volume116
Issue number5
StatePublished - Dec 1 1976

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  • Immunology

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