X-Linked B-Lymphocyte Immune Defect in CBA/HN Mice. I. Studies of the Function and Composition of Spleen Cells.

摘要

A study of the composition and functional properties of spleen cells from the immune deficient DBA/HN mice and their F sub 1 progeny is reported. While abnormalities were seen in both the numbers and function of thymus-independent (B) lymphocytes, all studies involving thymus-dependent (T) lymphocytes were normal. The X-linked nature of the immune defect in these mice was therefore attributed to abnormal or absent B lymphocytes. The possible nature of this defect and the similarity of the immune defect in these mice to certain human X-linked immunodeficiency diseases are discussed. (Author)