Ultrastructural demonstration of T cells in cutaneous tissue sections using specific anti-human T cell antiserum

Br J Dermatol. 1978 Dec;99(6):641-6. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2133.1978.tb07058.x.

Abstract

The presence of T lymphocytes in the situ in cutaneous infiltrates of contact dermatitis and lichen planus has been demonstrated by an immunoelectronmicroscope technique. A specific anti-human T cell antiserum labelled with peroxidase-conjugated anti-immunoglobulin serum was used to reveal the specific human T lymphocyte antigen (HTLA) which was visualized ultrastructurally. This technique shows that labelling is limited to the surface membrane and allows study of the in situ interrelationship of T cells.

MeSH terms

  • Antigens, Surface / analysis*
  • Cell Membrane / immunology
  • Cell Membrane / ultrastructure
  • Dermatitis, Contact / immunology
  • Dermatitis, Contact / pathology
  • Humans
  • Immunoenzyme Techniques
  • Lichen Planus / immunology
  • Lichen Planus / pathology
  • Microscopy, Electron
  • Skin / ultrastructure*
  • T-Lymphocytes / immunology
  • T-Lymphocytes / ultrastructure*

Substances

  • Antigens, Surface