Identification of a macromolecular inhibitor of in vitro lymphocyte proliferation in human seminal plasma as bound spermine

Eur J Cell Biol. 1980 Jun;21(2):180-2.

Abstract

The excluded fraction from Sephadex G-25 separation of human seminal plasma has been found to suppress lymphocyte transformation and DNA synthesis [7]. We have shown that most of its in vitro activity is due to contamination by spermine which binds tenaciously to, and co-elutes with the protein.

MeSH terms

  • Chromatography, Gel
  • DNA / biosynthesis
  • Depression, Chemical
  • Humans
  • Lymphocyte Activation / drug effects*
  • Male
  • Semen / analysis*
  • Spermine / analysis*
  • Spermine / pharmacology
  • Thymidine / metabolism

Substances

  • Spermine
  • DNA
  • Thymidine