[Analysis of the escape of tumor P1798(SC) from immunologic control in hybrid mice (Balb/c X AKR)F1 (BAF1)].

Expression of tumoral antigens and their masking by sialic acids were studied. Tumour with greater content in sialic acid [P1798(sc)] can surpass the histocompatibility barrier. Furthermore, removal of sialic acid residues from membrane by neuramidase treatment results in a retarded or inhibited tumoral growth. These results suggest an antigenic masking by sialic acids. On the other hand, in the anti-P1798(sc) humoral response are involved two antigens, at least, also expressed by syngeneic hepatocytes and thymocytes, as demonstrated by cytotoxicity assays.