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Expression of both B7-1 and CD28 contributes to the IL-2 responsiveness of CTLL-2 cells
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Expression of both B7-1 and CD28 contributes to the IL-2 responsiveness of CTLL-2 cells

R Belani and G J Weiner
Immunology, Vol.87(2), pp.271-274
02/1996
DOI: 10.1046/j.1365-2567.1996.461532.x
PMCID: PMC1384284
PMID: 8698390
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Abstract

The CTLL-2 bioassay is used frequently to determine interleukin-2 (IL-2) concentrations in experimental samples, including samples that contain reagents which affect the CD28-B7 interaction. We therefore evaluated whether the CD28-B7 pathway plays a role in the growth of CTLL-2 cells. Flow cytometry demonstrated that CTLL-2 cells express both CD28 and B7-1. CTLA4-immunoglobulin (CTLA4-Ig) inhibited the growth of CTLL-2 cells over a range of IL-2 concentrations, suggesting that the CD28-B7 interaction plays an important role in the growth of CTLL-2 cells. Anti-B7-1 antibody also inhibited CTLL-2 proliferation at all concentrations of IL-2. These results indicate that the CTLL-2 bioassay may not be a reliable means of determining IL-2 levels in experimental samples containing reagents that affect the CD28-B7 interaction. They also suggest that co-expression of CD28 and B7 may contribute to the growth of malignant T cells.
Cell Line Dose-Response Relationship, Immunologic B7-1 Antigen - analysis Immunoglobulins - immunology B7-1 Antigen - immunology Receptors, Interleukin-2 - metabolism CD28 Antigens - immunology CTLA-4 Antigen Animals CD28 Antigens - analysis Flow Cytometry Interleukin-2 - immunology Abatacept Immunoconjugates T-Lymphocytes - cytology Cell Division - immunology T-Lymphocytes - chemistry Biological Assay T-Lymphocytes - immunology Mice Antigens, CD Antigens, Differentiation - immunology

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