A spleen is required for antibody mediated immune enhancement but not for RBC clearance or antigen-modulation in mice.

ABSTRACT:

Background

IgG against alloantigens on transfused RBC can lead to antibody-mediated immune enhancement (AMIE). AMIE has properties not found in other forms of alloimmunization, including rapid clearance of RBCs, a requirement for Fc-gamma receptors on dendritic cells, and no dependence on IFNAR. A spleen is required for alloimmunization to transfused RBCs under normal conditions but its role in AMIE has not been assessed.

Study design and methods

Mice with surgical splenectomy or sham surgery were infused with monoclonal IgG against model antigens (HOD or KEL) followed by a transfusion of respective transgenic RBCs. Antibody binding to transfused RBCs, antigen-modulation, and RBC clearance were assessed by flow cytometry. IgM and IgG to the HOD and KEL alloantigens were quan

SUBMITTER: Hay AM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11925133 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature