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In vitro antigen-binding properties of coelomocytes of Eisenia foetida (Annelida)

. 1990 Nov ; 26 (2) : 183-7.

Language English Country Netherlands Media print

Document type Journal Article

Annelids are capable of cellular and humoral defence reactions against foreign antigens. The main aim of this study was to characterise the antigen-binding properties of coelomocytes of Eisenia foetida by means of quantitative autoradiography and direct measurement of radioactivity. It was found that the antigen-binding capacity was significantly increased after antigen stimulation. Furthermore, the preincubation of coelomocytes with non-labelled proteins reduced the binding of radiolabelled antigen. The highest level of inhibition was found when the same protein was used for preincubation. These results indicate that antigen-binding properties are to some extent specific.

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