Partial tolerance in beta-galactosidase-transgenic mice

European Journal of Immunology
U Theopold, G Köhler

Abstract

A transgenic mouse line was produced which allowed the expression of E. coli beta-galactosidase (beta-Gal) under the regulatory elements of the immunoglobulin heavy chain locus. Expression of the transgene is found in spleen and bone marrow. Upon immunization of the transgenic mice with beta-Gal, a reduced but clearly detectable antibody response was obtained. Affinity purification with sera from immunized transgenic mice suggests that they contain lower affinity antibodies as compared to normal littermates. Transgenic and nontransgenic mice immunized with bovine serum albumin (BSA) alone or as a mixture with beta-Gal gave comparable anti-BSA responses. Immunization with a chemically cross-linked (Gal-BSA)-protein, however, showed a 10- to 30-fold difference in the anti-BSA response. Partial unresponsiveness to beta-Gal in the transgenic mice is best explained by a dominant, peripheral suppression mechanism linked to the antigen-presenting potential of B cells.

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