[Effect of lymphocytes on the differentiation of in vitro transformed L-line mouse fibroblasts]

Possible participation of immune system cells in the differentiation of non-lymphoid tissues has been examined. Lymphocytes were tested on transformed fibroblasts of L mouse strain. The presence of lymphocytes in L cell culture enhanced their differentiation, assessed by morphological, proliferative and biophysical criteria. The induction of L-cell differentiation took place during contact and short-distant interaction both with mouse and human lymphocytes. The phenomenon had a stable character, as it was revealed in L cells separated from lymphocytes during passaging. The results obtained indicate real and potential abilities of the immune system to affect differentiation of proliferating non-lymphoid tissues.