Cellular localization of the Ro/SS-A antigen

Clin Rheumatol. 1986 Jan;5(1):33-8. doi: 10.1007/BF02030965.

Abstract

The cellular localization of the Ro/SS-A antigen was defined using indirect immunofluorescence and eight monospecific anti- Ro/SS-A antisera which were identified by immunoblotting. Several mammalian tissues were used as substrates. The Ro/SS-A antigen was located mainly in the nucleus of dog liver and Hep-2-cells, and anti-Ro sera had produced a speckled staining pattern. Cytoplasmic fluorescence appeared only in one serum. IgG was the predominant immunoglobulin with anti-Ro/SS-A activity; five sera had complement fixing activity. The sera absorption studies with partially purified Ro/SS-A antigen and the negativation of the ANA tests had confirmed the specificity of our findings.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Absorption
  • Animals
  • Antibodies, Antinuclear / analysis
  • Antigens / immunology*
  • Autoantigens / analysis
  • Autoantigens / immunology*
  • Cell Line
  • Cell Nucleus / immunology
  • Cells / immunology*
  • Cytoplasm / immunology
  • Dogs
  • Fluorescent Antibody Technique
  • Humans
  • Immune Sera / immunology
  • Liver / cytology
  • Liver / immunology
  • Mice
  • RNA, Small Cytoplasmic*
  • Ribonucleoproteins*
  • Spleen / cytology
  • Spleen / immunology
  • Tissue Distribution

Substances

  • Antibodies, Antinuclear
  • Antigens
  • Autoantigens
  • Immune Sera
  • RNA, Small Cytoplasmic
  • RO60 protein, human
  • Ribonucleoproteins
  • SS-A antigen