Cytotoxic T cell responses to a syngeneic tumour: conditions for primary activation in vitro

Aust J Exp Biol Med Sci. 1978 Apr;56(2):247-51. doi: 10.1038/icb.1978.26.

Abstract

Primary cytotoxic responses of DBA/2 lymph node cells to a syngeneic tumour (the mastocytoma P815) have been generated in vitro. The development of these responses is dependent on the addition of a soluble factor (CSCS) which is produced by concanavalin A-activated spleen cells. The response is mediated by T lymphocytes, can be detected at low effector to target cell ratios and is directed against P815 tumour-associated antigens.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Concanavalin A / pharmacology
  • Cytotoxicity, Immunologic*
  • In Vitro Techniques
  • Lymph Nodes / cytology
  • Mast-Cell Sarcoma / immunology*
  • Mice
  • Mice, Inbred DBA / immunology
  • Sarcoma, Experimental / immunology
  • Spleen / cytology
  • Spleen / drug effects
  • T-Lymphocytes / immunology*

Substances

  • Concanavalin A