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To identify and characterize a novel T cell-derived growth factor that stimulates B lymphocyte proliferation independently of interleukin 2.

March 1, 1982The Journal of Experimental MedicineOpen Access

Identification of a T cell-derived b cell growth factor distinct from interleukin 2.

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To identify and characterize a novel T cell-derived growth factor that stimulates B lymphocyte proliferation independently of interleukin 2.
Assayed culture supernatants from stimulated murine thymoma EL4 cells using short-term in vitro cultures of purified B lymphocytes co-stimulated with anti-IgM antibodies.
Evaluated molecular weight and absorption profiles to differentiate the factor biochemically from interleukin 2.
Tested cooperative interactions between the factor, antigen, interleukin 2, and T cell-replacing factor in generating erythrocyte-specific plaque-forming cells.
The B cell growth factor co-stimulated with anti-IgM antibodies to drive polyclonal B cell proliferation in a non-H-2-restricted manner without triggering antibody-forming cell production.
Absorption assays and molecular weight determination confirmed that the growth factor is biologically and biochemically distinct from interleukin 2.
Co-administration of the growth factor with antigen, interleukin 2, and T cell-replacing factor successfully induced erythrocyte-specific plaque-forming cell formation in purified B cell cultures.

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Experimental study identifies a T cell-derived B cell growth factor that drives proliferation in murine B lymphocytes, demonstrating a distinct signaling pathway independent of interleukin 2.

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Howard et al. (1982) studied this question.

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Experimental study identifies a T cell-derived B cell growth factor that drives proliferation in murine B lymphocytes, demonstrating a distinct signaling pathway independent of interleukin 2.

Identification of a T cell-derived b cell growth factor distinct from interleukin 2.

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Identification of a T cell-derived b cell growth factor distinct from interleukin 2.

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