Crossreaction of monoclonal Anti-T-cell antibodies: Implications for classifying B-cell leukemias

R. Munker, E. Thiel, U. Kummer, H. Rodt, S. Thierfelder

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Abstract

Cell samples from 62 patients with B-cell leukemias (33 CLL, 8 IC, 6 PLL, 4 HCL, 2 ALL and 9 other NHL) were tested with a series of monoclonal antibodies (A50, T101, Lyt2, Leu1, M203) directed against T cells and shown to crossreact with B-CLL. The results demonstrate a heterogeneity of B-cell leukemias as all typical cases of CLL were reactive whereas most other cases were negative. Using the fluorescence-activated cell sorter, a somewhat stronger reaction was seen in early or benign cases of CLL, compared to advanced cases. All B-cell leukemias tested expressed the Ia antigen.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)95-100
Number of pages6
JournalAnnals of Hematology
Volume46
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - Feb 1983

Keywords

  • B-cell leukemias
  • Leukemia markers
  • Monoclonal antibodies

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Hematology

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