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Broad interspecies cross-reactions of anti-Ia murine alloantibodies.

Interspecies cross-reactive antibodies were detected in a mouse alloantiserum, A.TH anti-A. TL raised against products of the I region genes of the H-2 complex. The cross-reactions were found to extend not only to all mammalian species tested but even to avian and amphibian species. Genetic mapping studies of the cross-reactive antibodies in the mouse indicated that the cross-reaction in all cases were attributable to the antibodies to the I-E subregion gene product, i.e. alpha-chain of the I-E molecule. These results probably indicate that the cross-reactive genes are the homologues of mouse I-E gene and share the common ancestral origin. Possible basis for such unusual interspecies cross-reactions of anti-Ia alloantibodies will be discussed.

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Cross-reactions between the Tamm-Horsfall glycoprotein and Escherichia coli.

Weak cross-reactions were demonstrated between the Tamm-Horsfall (TH) glycoprotein and antigens in the supernatants of boiled Escherichia coli R1-R4 strains using an inhibitory ELISA system. No cross-reactions could be determined between the purified R1-R4 lipopolysaccharides and the TH protein. Neither could any inhibition be recorded after trypsin treatment, indicating that the cross-reacting substance is protein in nature. The cross-reactions were verified by immunoprecipitation techniques. The biological relevance of the cross-reaction between E. coli and the TH protein particularly as an event inducing the formation of autoantibodies to the TH protein is discussed.

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Evaluation of cross-reactions in Histoplasma capsulatum serologic tests.

Cross-reactivity in Histoplasma serologic tests was evaluated by using sera from patients with histoplasmosis and other infections. Serum samples from 127 of 134 (95%) patients with histoplasmosis were judged positive by complement fixation tests, and 121 (90%) showed H bands, M bands, or both by immunodiffusion. Of these 134 patients, cross-reactions were seen to Blastomyces dermatitidis in 53 patients (40%), to Coccidioides immitis in 20 patients (16%), and to Aspergillus fumigatus in 3 patients (2%) by complement fixation. Serum samples from 5 of 99 patients (5%) with other fungal infections and from 5 of 46 patients (11%) with tuberculosis had M precipitin bands by the Histoplasma immunodiffusion test, whereas none of the 123 sera from patients with other bacterial, Mycoplasma, or viral infections showed H or M precipitin bands. In the complement fixation test, positive reactions were observed in 16 of 90 patients (18%) with other fungal infections, in 14 of 41 patients (34%) with tuberculosis, and in 18 of 105 patients (17%) with other bacterial, Mycoplasma, or viral infections. Positive reactions were seen by radioimmunoassay in 54 of 110 patients (49%) with other fungal infections, in 23 of 46 patients (50%) with tuberculosis, and in 35 of 123 patients (28%) with with other bacterial, Mycoplasma, or viral infections. These results demonstrate a wider range of cross-reactions in Histoplasma serology than has been previously recognized, and the cross-reactivity was greatest when observed by radioimmunoassay. Caution should be exercised in the interpretation of serologic data from patients with suspected fungal infections.

Antibodies, Fungal↗

Cross-reactions between respiratory and food allergens.

Cross-reactions between inhaled and food allergens are usually attributed to pollen hypersensitivity associated with fruit and vegetable allergy. However, other allergens are involved in these types of cross-reactions. In a few cases, there is a complete similarity between the inhaled and food allergens (garlic, crustacea proteins). More frequently, partial similarity has been demonstrated: whole inhaled allergens are included in ingested substances. Moreover, immunological techniques can demonstrate common antigenic epitopes in organic substances without any apparent relationship. This has been demonstrated by RAST-inhibition and/or immunoblot techniques, using sera from patients cross-sensitized to (1) pollens and fruits or vegetables or (2) avian sera and eggs. Respiratory sensitization always seems to precede food allergy symptoms.

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[Study of serologic cross reactions between the antigens of Paracoccidioides brasiliensis and Histoplasma capsulatum].

A comparative study of serologic cross-reactions between histoplasmosis and paracoccidioidomycosis was carried out using complement fixation (CF) and agar gel immunodiffusion (ID) tests. Sera from 77 patients with paracoccidioidomycosis, 38 with histoplasmosis and 50 healthy individuals were studied. The Pan American Health Organization microtiter CF test and the Hupper ID technique were employed. The antigens were prepared by the method of Ajello as modified by Negroni. Paracoccidioidin CF test was positive in all patients with paracoccidioidomycosis; 29 of these (37%) presented serologic cross-reaction with histoplasmin. Histoplasmin CF test was positive in all but one of the patients with histoplasmosis and only 4 of them (10%) showed cross-reaction with paracoccidioidin. Positive reactions with the ID test were registered in 74/77 cases of paracoccidiodomycosis, with only one case of cross-reaction (1,3%). The result for the ID test was positive in all but one of the cases of histoplasmosis, with only one cross-reaction with paracoccidiodin (2,7%). The ID test seemed to be much more specific although it could be less sensitive. It was also easier to perform and less expensive than the CF test. Nevertheless the authors urge that the CF test also be carried out whenever posible, since the information obtained is likely to be of more value in follow-up and control of patients.

Antigens, Fungal↗

Cross-reactions between Salmonella typhi and 24 other bacterial species.

Cross-reactions between antigens from S. typhi and 24 other bacterial species were studied by quantitative immunoelectrophoretic methods. A sonicated S. typhi antigen preparation and a corresponding pooled rabbit antiserum regularly presenting 86 immunoprecipitates were used as a reference system. Antigens from Enterobacteriaceae cross-reacted intensively with the S. typhi antigens. No cross-reactions between S. typhi and antigens from gram-positive bacteria were found, and only a few cross-reactions with antigens from gram-negative bacteria outside the Enterobacteriaceae. The taxonomic perspectives of the immunoelectrophoretic approach are stressed by results showing that the number of cross-reacting antigens between S. typhi and other Enterobacteriaceae was positively correlated to the number of identical reactions in a collection of 28 biochemical tests.

Antigens, Bacterial↗

Serological cross-reactions between Moraxella (Branhamella) catarrhalis and other oropharyngeal bacteria.

Oropharyngeal bacteria belonging to different species were tested for serological cross-reactions with Moraxella catarrhalis using sera from immunized rabbits. Sera were tested using immunofluorescence, an enzyme immunoassay (EIA) and immunoblotting. On immunofluorescence, significant cross-reactions were demonstrated with beta-hemolytic streptococci group A and group G, as well as with streptococci of the viridans group. Some cross-reactions were also noted with Neisseria meningitidis. In the EIA, strong cross-reactions were demonstrated with beta-hemolytic streptococci. No cross-reactions were obtained with Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae or common oral Neisseria. The results are of importance for the interpretation of serological tests to detect infections with Moraxella catarrhalis, and for the development of methods for detection of antigens in samples from the respiratory tract.

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Total nucleon-nucleus reaction cross sections calculated in the frame of the cascade model.

Total nucleon reaction cross sections with nuclei are necessary as input data for various applications, such as transport calculations or prediction of different radiation effects. Nevertheless, experimental data until now are rather scarce and contradictory whereas reliable theoretical models are absent. The optical model of nuclear reactions, most often used for the calculation of reaction cross sections, cannot be applied for extrapolation into the regions where no experimental data exist, due to the large number of free parameters in the phenomenological optical potential. This paper presents the calculations of nucleon reaction cross sections in the frame of the new generalised cascade model. The model includes the self-consistent description of the nucleon density and potential in nuclei, accurate consideration of the refraction process by the mean field, non-locality of the nuclear interaction and reduction of the nucleon-nucleon interaction cross sections in dense nuclear matter. The results of the calculations show overall good agreement with available experimental data in wide ranges of nuclei and nucleon energies from 10 MeV to 10 GeV without free model parameters. The present model may be a good base for the creation of global systematics of total nucleon reaction cross sections.

Computer Simulation↗

[Serological cross reaction between schistosomiasis japonica and pagumogonimiasis skrjabini].

The sera from 25 patients with acute, 36 patients with chronic schistosomiasis japonica and 68 patients with pagumogonimiasis skrjabini were tested against SEA, schistosome egg, Paragonimus adult antigen (PAA) and Paragonimus metacercaria using different tests including biotin-avidin system (BAS), ELISA, circumoval precipitate reaction (COPT) and metacercaria membrane reaction (MCMR). Results showed: 1. The specific reactions using PAS and ELISA were (1) both 100% in acute schistosomiasis patients (ASP), (2) 100% and 97.2% respectively in chronic schistosomiasis patients (CSP) and (3) both were 98.5% in paragonimiasis patients (PP). 2. The cross reactions using BAS, ELISA and MCMR were (1) 76%, 72% and 20% respectively in ASP, (2) 27.8%, 22.2% and 19.4% respectively in CSP. 3. The cross reactions using BAS, ELISA and COPT were 26.5%, 30.9% and 8.8% respectively in PP. 4. The frequency of cross reaction was related to the sensitivity of the test used. 5. The frequency of cross reaction in ASP was remarkably lower with MCMR than with BAS or ELISA. 6. The frequency of cross reaction in CSP was related to the intensity of infection. 7. We suggest that more than one test should be carried out in patients who showed cross reaction to a single test, then the frequency of cross reaction would decline.

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A study of immunological cross-reaction between Yersinia enterocolitica 0:9 and Brucella abortus.

In this paper, the immunological cross-reaction between Yersinia enterocolitica 0:9 (Y-9) and Brucella abortus has been studied with the following results: It has been demonstrated that serological cross-reaction exists between the organisms and the agglutination titer of Y-9 antigen and anti-Brucella human sera is lower than that between Brucella antigen and Yersinia anti-sera. Y-9 antigen can only be agglutinated by Brucella monospecific serum "A", but not by serum "M" or "R". 24-48 hours after the injection of Y-9 antigen either in the form of whole cells or purified protein, a clear skin cross-reaction was observed in a guinea pig sensitized with Brucella 104M. But the skin cross-reaction of a guinea pig sensitized with Y-9 to Brucella antigen was rather weak. In case the antigen used in skin test is similar to that used for sensitization, similar results are obtained at 24 and 48 hours for Brucella antigen, but for Y-9, the reaction at 24 hours is stronger than that at 48 hours. In the protection test, the protection rate against B. melitensis M13 virulent strain in guinea pigs immunized with Y-9 and B. abortus are 33.3% and 90% respectively, while those against B. abortus 104M in C57BL inbred mice immunized with Brucella antigen and Y-9 are 90% and 50% respectively.

Agglutination Tests↗

Cross-reactions of reagents from streptococcal grouping kits with Streptococcus porcinus.

Streptococcus porcinus is usually associated with swine. Because we have received several isolates from human sources that had cross-reacted with commercial group B streptococcal reagents, we examined several commercial kits to determine the extent of this cross-reaction. Fifteen reference and 15 clinical strains of S. porcinus were tested for cross-reactions with group B streptococcal reagents from 12 different commercial kits. Cross-reactions were detected with all group B reagents, but the number of cross-reactions varied with each kit. We recommend that manufacturers of reagents designed to identify group B streptococci by serologic methods test their reagents for cross-reactions with selected S. porcinus cultures or antigens.

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Serology and energetics of cross-reactions among the H3 antigens of influenza viruses.

Reciprocal hemagglutination inhibition titrations were carried out with viruses and antisera of eight field strains of the A3 subtype of influenza A, covering the period from 1968 to 1975. The earlier strains (1968 through 1972) showed asymmetric cross-reactions, with antisera exhibiting more cross-reactions with antecedent strains than with subsequent ones. The later strains, although all were asymmetrically cross-reactive with earlier strains, tended to exhibit distant and variable cross-reactions with each other. The numbers and average affinities of antibody molecules capable of taking part in cross-reactions were calculated from equilibrium filtration experiments. It was found that all the antibody molecules in sera raised against the late strains could combine with earlier viruses, but with reduced affinity. Conversely, only a subset of the antibody molecules in sera raised against early strains could combine with later viruses. The results are discussed in the light of different theories concerning the nature and number of antigenic determinants on the hemagglutinin molecule. They support the existence of a single antigenic area to which all antibody molecules are directed, with differing affinities, rather than the existence of both "common" and "specific" determinants. Thermodynamic measurements on the homologous antigen-antibody reactions indicated that combination was mostly entropy driven. This suggested hydrophobic interaction as the mechanism of combination, i.e., that the complementary regions of antigen and antibody were made up largely or entirely of amino acids with hydrophobic side chains. There was no statistical difference in the magnitude of the entropy term (i.e., the average firmness of binding) among the different virus strains.

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[Cross reaction of Trichinella spiralis larva antigens with sera of schistosomiasis japonica].

Cross reactions of T. spiralis muscular larva antigens (TsMLA) against several sera from patients with other parasitic diseases by ELIB (enzyme-linked immunoblotting technique) were studied. The proteins of 31-100 KDa were recognized by sera of two cases of acute schistosomiasis, while proteins of 44/45, 51/53, 62/64 and 100 KDa were recognized by sera of 11 cases of chronic schistosomiasis. The proteins of 60 KDa showed varied cross reactions against sera of five kinds of patients with other parasitic diseases (filariasis, hookworm diseases, paragonimiasis, ascariasis and clonorchiasis). Only the proteins of 45 KDa were recognized by six of fifteen cases of normal human sera. All of > 29 KDa proteins were recognized by sera of rabbit infected by T. spiralis. It is suggested that there were many antigens in Trichinellen muscular larva which shared in common with several other parasites. The cross reactions of TsMLA against Schistosoma japonicum may be differentiated on the positive reaction bands of 44/45, 51/53, 62/64 and 100 KDa proteins which was specific to the chronic schistosomiasis using the TsMLA by means of ELIB.

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Idiotypic cross-reactions of monoclonal human lupus autoantibodies.

Idiotypic cross-reactions were evaluated in 60 polynucleotide-binding monoclonal lupus autoantibodies produced by human-human hybridomas that were derived from seven unrelated patients with SLE. Three antiidiotype reagents were prepared by immunization of rabbits or a mouse with monoclonal autoantibodies from two patients. Binding of the three reagents to their corresponding idiotypes was inhibited by one or more polynucleotides, an indication that the antiidiotypes reacted with the variable regions of the autoantibodies. Each antiidiotype appeared to detect a different idiotypic determinant. Of the 60 monoclonal autoantibodies tested, 40 reacted in one or more competitive immunoassays; 15 reacted with one antiidiotype, 10 reacted with two antiidiotypes and 15 reacted with three antiidiotypes. A monoclonal antiidiotype reagent cross-reacted with autoantibodies from six of the seven patients. The idiotypic cross-reactions of immunoglobulins from unrelated patients suggest that the autoantibodies are derived from related families of germ line genes that are expressed by patients with SLE.

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Evaluation of the cross-reaction between anti-DNA and anti-cardiolipin antibodies in SLE and experimental animals.

The cross-reaction between anti-DNA and anti-cardiolipin IgG antibodies and its relation to the standard test for syphilis was studied with sera and monoclonal antibodies derived from human patients and mice with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Syphilitic sera of humans and rabbits infected with the spirochete Treponema pallidum were also tested in this study. In addition, rabbits were immunized with ssDNA and cardiolipin and the cross-reactions of the induced antibodies were studied in two different assay systems. The results of these experiments suggest: that the anti-DNA and anti-cardiolipin IgG autoantibodies in SLE sera constitute separate antibody populations and, therefore, cardiolipin cannot play a role in the induction of immune response to DNA in SLE; that in immunized experimental animals there is a significant level of cross-reaction between anti-DNA and anti-cardiolipin-the detection of this cross-reaction depends on highly amplified solid phase assay systems which measure low affinity antibodies and that there is no correlation between the activity of syphilitic sera in the serologic test for syphilis and their binding to pure cardiolipin-this implies that cardiolipin may not be the dominant ingredient in this test as previously proposed.

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