Moore J, Calkins C
Clin Exp Immunol. 1985 Jan;59(1):153-60.
Using a modification of the antibody forming cell (AFC) focus assay, it is possible to quantitate the spontaneous anti-erythrocyte autoantibody response of New Zealand Black (NZB) mice at the level of the autoantibody secreting cell. This complement independent assay is specific for an antigen(s) present on unmodified mouse erythrocytes. A comparison with the direct Coombs' test showed that the focus assay detected autoantibody responses earlier and demonstrated a wide range of AFC levels in responding mice. The focus assay provides a method for evaluating autoimmunity at the cellular level and for investigating the activities of cells responding to autoantigens.
采用抗体形成细胞(AFC)灶性分析法的一种改良方法,能够在自身抗体分泌细胞水平对新西兰黑(NZB)小鼠的自发性抗红细胞自身抗体反应进行定量。这种不依赖补体的分析方法对未修饰小鼠红细胞上存在的一种或多种抗原具有特异性。与直接库姆斯试验的比较表明,灶性分析法能更早地检测到自身抗体反应,并在有反应的小鼠中显示出广泛的AFC水平范围。灶性分析法提供了一种在细胞水平评估自身免疫以及研究对自身抗原作出反应的细胞活性的方法。