Further studies on a hybrid cell-surface antigen associated with human chromosome 11 using a monoclonal antibody

A monoclonal antibody has been obtained that recognizes an antigen encoded by human chromosome 11. We present evidence that this monoclonal antibody recognizes the same or a similar antigenic activity as that previously called a 1 . Genetic information necessary for a 1 expression and recognition by the monoclonal antibody both map to 11p13 → 11pter. Mutants that have lost a 1 are no longer recognized by the monoclonal antibody. The macroglycolipid fraction of human erythrocyte membranes which contains the a 1 antigenic activity is able to convert antigen-negative Chinese hamster ovary cells into cells which are killed by the monoclonal antibody plus complement.Peer Reviewedhttp://deepblue.lib.umich.edu/bitstream/2027.42/45556/1/11188_2005_Article_BF01543049.pd

[Measurement of mutagenesis to study the effects of chemical agents]. Final report, August 1, 1993--July 31, 1994

This is the final report of a study conducted at the Eleanor Roosevelt Institute for Cancer Research, Inc. This study looked at mutagenesis as a measurement of the effects of chemical agents. Topics discussed in this report include: development of a new theory for the role of lipids and lipoproteins in the interactions of macromolecules; the action of caffeine in synergizing mutagenesis of agents like ionizing radiation by inhibition of cellular repair processes which was incorporated into a rapid procedure for detection of mutagenicity with high sensitivity; quantitative theoretical analysis of the mutagenesis process in cells exposed to physical and chemical mutagenic agents; theoretical analysis was developed leading to the conclusion that the visible chromosomal lesions described will also include a significant proportion of point mutations; application of this methodology for meaningful measurement of mutagenesis to study the effects of chemical agents was begun; and investigation of the cell cytoskeleton`s effect of genome exposure operating in the course of the differentiation process

Measurement of mutation and repair in mammalian cells/action of specific mutagens and antimutagens/genome exposure reaction in cancer and other disease conditions. Final subcontract report, April 1, 1996- March 31, 1996

This is the final report for the project dealing with the the measurement of mutation and repair in mammalian cells, action of specific mutagens and antimutagens, and genome exposure reaction in cancer and other disease conditions. The overall objectives of this research are threefold: to develop and improve methodology for measurement of mutation and repair in mammalian cells and to apply it to measurement of the effectiveness of mutagens, antimutagens, and other molecules to as to achieve greater power in prevention of cancer and genetic disease; to analyze theoretically and experimentally the action of specific mutagens and antimutagens; and to investigate the role of genome exposure reaction in cancer and other disease conditions to secure improve preventive and treatment modalities

New apparatus for direct counting of. beta. particles from two-dimensional gels and an application to changes in protein synthesis due to cell density

A new method is described for scanning two-dimensional gels by the direct counting of ..beta.. particles instead of autoradiography. The methodology is described; results are compared with autoradiographic results; and data are presented demonstrating changed patterns of protein synthesis accompanying changes in cell density. The method is rapid and permits identification of differences in protein abundance of approximately 10% for a substantial fraction of the more prominent proteins. A modulation effect of more than 5 standard deviations, accompanying contact inhibition of cell growth, is shown to occur for an appreciable number of these proteins. The method promises to be applicable to a variety of biochemical and genetic experiments designed to delineate changes in protein synthesis accompanying changes in genome, molecular environment, history, and state of differentiation of the cell populations studied. 13 refs., 8 figs., 4 tabs