Abstract
The effect of an IFN-γ mAb on the protective activity of immune T cells against Toxoplasma infection was examined in a murine model of toxoplasmosis. Mice that received anti-IFN-γ antibody and immune spleen cells all died of toxoplasmosis after challenge with Toxoplasma tachyzoites. In contrast, mice that received normal IgG and immune spleen cells all survived the infection. The protective activity of Lyt-2+ immune T cells, previously shown to be the principal mediators of resistance against Toxoplasma in mice was completely ablated by the anti-IFN-γ mAb. These results suggest that IFN-γ is the major mediator of the resistance against Toxoplasma infection in mice which is conferred by immune T cells.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1954-1956 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Journal of Immunology |
Volume | 144 |
Issue number | 5 |
State | Published - Mar 1 1990 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Immunology and Allergy
- Immunology