Studies on delayed-type hypersensitivity to hen egg-white lysozyme. I. Peptide fragments of lysozyme inducing delayed-type hypersensitivity. 1976

K Yokomuro, and R Homma

Eleven peaks were separated by Carboxymethyl-cellulose column chromatography of peptic digest of lysozyme. Being stronger in antigenic activity two peaks of them, P-3 and P-9, were selected and purified further respectively by Amberlite IRC-50 and Sephadex G-50 column chromatography. As the results, PP-3 and PP-9 were obtained each as a single peak. For estimation of their capacities to induce delayed-type hypersensitivity, the antigen-induced 3H-thymidine incorporation, the migration inhibition of peritoneal cells and the delayed-type skin reaction were tested in guinea pigs immunized with native lysozyme or any of its fractions. PP-9 was almost as active as intact lysozyme in these capacities. On the other hand, PP-3 showed a slight inhibition of migration of peritoneal cells and no stimulation of 3H-thymidine incorporation into the lymph node cells. Moreover, the delayed-type skin reaction elicited by PP-3 was always weaker than that elicited by PP-9. Guinea pigs immunized with either PP-3 or PP-9 were also tested for these reactions. PP-9 and native lysozyme elicited these reactions in guinea pigs immunized with PP-9, but PP-3 did not. On the other hand, PP-3 and lysozyme elicited these reactions in those immunized with PP-3, but PP-9 did not. The possibility of recognition of two functionally different areas, one for production of the circulating antibody and the other for induction of delayed-type hypersensitivity, on the lysozyme molecule was discussed.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D006968 Hypersensitivity, Delayed An increased reactivity to specific antigens mediated not by antibodies but by sensitized T CELLS. Hypersensitivity, Tuberculin-Type,Hypersensitivity, Type IV,Tuberculin-Type Hypersensitivity,Type IV Hypersensitivity,Delayed Hypersensitivity,Delayed Hypersensitivities,Hypersensitivity, Tuberculin Type,Tuberculin Type Hypersensitivity,Tuberculin-Type Hypersensitivities,Type IV Hypersensitivities
D008247 Lysosomes A class of morphologically heterogeneous cytoplasmic particles in animal and plant tissues characterized by their content of hydrolytic enzymes and the structure-linked latency of these enzymes. The intracellular functions of lysosomes depend on their lytic potential. The single unit membrane of the lysosome acts as a barrier between the enzymes enclosed in the lysosome and the external substrate. The activity of the enzymes contained in lysosomes is limited or nil unless the vesicle in which they are enclosed is ruptured or undergoes MEMBRANE FUSION. (From Rieger et al., Glossary of Genetics: Classical and Molecular, 5th ed). Autolysosome,Autolysosomes,Lysosome
D010047 Ovalbumin An albumin obtained from the white of eggs. It is a member of the serpin superfamily. Serpin B14
D010446 Peptide Fragments Partial proteins formed by partial hydrolysis of complete proteins or generated through PROTEIN ENGINEERING techniques. Peptide Fragment,Fragment, Peptide,Fragments, Peptide
D002645 Chickens Common name for the species Gallus gallus, the domestic fowl, in the family Phasianidae, order GALLIFORMES. It is descended from the red jungle fowl of SOUTHEAST ASIA. Gallus gallus,Gallus domesticus,Gallus gallus domesticus,Chicken
D002845 Chromatography Techniques used to separate mixtures of substances based on differences in the relative affinities of the substances for mobile and stationary phases. A mobile phase (fluid or gas) passes through a column containing a stationary phase of porous solid or liquid coated on a solid support. Usage is both analytical for small amounts and preparative for bulk amounts. Chromatographies
D006168 Guinea Pigs A common name used for the genus Cavia. The most common species is Cavia porcellus which is the domesticated guinea pig used for pets and biomedical research. Cavia,Cavia porcellus,Guinea Pig,Pig, Guinea,Pigs, Guinea
D000818 Animals Unicellular or multicellular, heterotrophic organisms, that have sensation and the power of voluntary movement. Under the older five kingdom paradigm, Animalia was one of the kingdoms. Under the modern three domain model, Animalia represents one of the many groups in the domain EUKARYOTA. Animal,Metazoa,Animalia

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