An improved method for detection and titration of antibodies cytophilic for macrophages

J Immunol Methods. 1978:20:77-85. doi: 10.1016/0022-1759(78)90246-6.

Abstract

A new microtechnique for detection and titration of antibodies cytophilic for homologous macrophages is introduced and experiments designed to determine the optimum conditions for its performance reported. The technique employs a series of small chambers formed on a microscope slide by the application of a plastic film in which holes have been punched. The procedure uses 5 x 10(4) cells and 25 microliter of serum per chamber, and each test can be completed in 2 h. A permanent preparation results which can be examined as and when convenient.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Antibodies*
  • Antibody Specificity
  • Binding Sites, Antibody
  • Cells, Cultured
  • Cytotoxicity, Immunologic*
  • Guinea Pigs
  • Macrophages / immunology*
  • Rosette Formation
  • Time Factors

Substances

  • Antibodies