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Isolation and Activation of Murine Lymphocytes

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Published on: October 30, 2016

Early events in B lymphocyte activation.

Subbarao Bondada¹, Amy Troyer, Ralph L Chelvarajan

¹University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky, USA.

Current Protocols in Immunology

|April 25, 2008

Summary

This study details direct methods for quantifying early B cell activation by measuring intracellular calcium, cell size, and MHC class II expression. These activation-specific assays offer insights into cellular events independent of antibody production.

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Area of Science:

Immunology
Cell Biology
Biochemistry

Background:

B cell activation is crucial for adaptive immunity.
Traditional methods assess antibody production, an indirect measure.
Direct cellular changes offer immediate insights into activation.

Purpose of the Study:

To provide direct methods for quantifying early B cell activation.
To measure cellular parameters independent of antibody secretion.
To offer protocols applicable to various species and T cells.

Main Methods:

Quantifying increases in intracellular ionized calcium concentration ([Ca2+]I).
Measuring changes in cell size.
Assessing Major Histocompatibility Complex (MHC) class II-antigen expression.

Main Results:

Established protocols for direct measurement of early B cell activation markers.
Demonstrated applicability to murine and other species' B cells.
Showed method's utility for T cells as well.

Conclusions:

Direct assays provide valuable, activation-specific information.
These methods bypass the need for antibody detection.
The protocols are versatile for broader immunological research.