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Suppression of natural killer cell activity with radioactive strontium: effector cells are marrow dependent. [Mice, /sup 89/Sr]

Journal Article · · J. Immunol.; (United States)
OSTI ID:7110105
NK cells with lytic capacity for Moloney leukemia virus-induced lymphomas have previously been found to occur spontaneously in spleens from nonimmune adult mice. Here, /sup 89/Sr-treatment is shown to suppress NK cell function in adult mice without similarly affecting other cell-mediated immune reactions. Thus, selective /sup 89/Sr-sensitivity distinguishes NK cells from other killer cell types. The present results indicate that in vivo a functional bone marrow is needed for generation and maintenance of NK activity.
Research Organization:
Uppsala Univ.
OSTI ID:
7110105
Journal Information:
J. Immunol.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Immunol.; (United States) Vol. 118:4; ISSN JOIMA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English