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. 1978 Nov;1(3):221-4.

Human colostral cytotoxicity: I. Antibody-dependent cellular cytotoxicity against Herpes simplex viral-infected cells mediated by colostral cells

  • PMID: 756470

Human colostral cytotoxicity: I. Antibody-dependent cellular cytotoxicity against Herpes simplex viral-infected cells mediated by colostral cells

S Kohl et al. J Clin Lab Immunol. 1978 Nov.

Abstract

Human colostral cells in combination with antibody were able to destroy Herpes simplex virus-infected cells (Antibody-dependent cellular cytotoxicity--ADCC) while demonstrating very low spontaneous (non-antibody mediated) cytotoxicity (SCT). The colostral cells involved in ADCC required a high effector to target ratio, were mononuclear, adherent and totally inhibited by latex particles. These results demonstrate that a subpopulation of human colostral macrophages can mediate ADCC against virus-infected target cells. The biologic implications of intact colostral cell ADCC and low SCT in regard to protecting the neonate from infection and maternal cell mediated gastrointestinal damage are discussed.

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