Synthesis of Normal and “Immunogenic RNA” in Peritoneal Macrophage Cells

Authors

David Clarence Bishop, Marquette University
Anthony V. Pisciotta, Marquette University
Peter Abramoff, Marquette University

Document Type

Article

Language

eng

Format of Original

9 p.

Publication Date

10-1967

Publisher

American Association of Immunologists

Source Publication

The Journal of Immunology

Source ISSN

0022-1767

Abstract

RNA extracted from rat peritoneal macrophage cells following the phagocytosis of sheep red blood cells (SRBC) caused the synthesis of specific hemagglutinating antibody by normal rat spleen cells. The majority of the biological activity of the RNA was contained in the lightest of three distinct regions, the 6 to 10 S region identified by sucrose density ultracentrifugation. Pulse-labeling studies indicate that synthesis of RNA in the 6 to 10 S region is completed 30 min following the pulse in peritoneal cells during the phagocytosis of SRBC, and 60 min following the pulse in cells not exposed to antigen. Pulse-chase studies show that this RNA remains stable for at least 2 ½ hr following the pulse. Both the antibody response, and the synthesis of RNA in the 6 to 10 S region were inhibited by actinomycin D.

Comments

The Journal of Immunology, Vol. 99, No. 4 (October 1967): 751-759. DOI.

Recommended Citation

Bishop, David Clarence; Pisciotta, Anthony V.; and Abramoff, Peter, "Synthesis of Normal and “Immunogenic RNA” in Peritoneal Macrophage Cells" (1967). Biological Sciences Faculty Research and Publications. 350.
https://epublications.marquette.edu/bio_fac/350