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Interleukin 12 unmasks HLA class I differences during mixed lymphocyte reaction induced interferon gamma production.

par Toungouz Nevessignsky, Michel ;Denys, Chantal;Andrien, M.;De Groote, Donat ;Dupont, E.
Référence Human immunology, 44, 3, page (145-155)
Publication Publié, 1995-11

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We investigated the genetic control of IFN-gamma release during MLR and its relationship with TNF-alpha and IL-12. Blocking experiments demonstrated the IFN-gamma dependence of TNF-alpha production and the significant contribution of IL-12 to IFN-gamma secretion. We studied informative pairs allowing the evaluation of the relative importance of HLA class I and class II antigens. Maximal IFN-gamma secretion allowing discrimination between fully HLA different and identical subjects required 5 days. In class I different but DRB1 identical pairs, a moderate but discriminant IFN-gamma release was found. Exogenous IL-12 addition after 24 hours of preactivation by MLR resulted in a marked enhancement of IFN-gamma production at day 2. In pairs differing only by class I antigens, the discriminating capacity was significantly increased as compared to values obtained in absence of IL-12 at day 2 (p < 0.004) and at day 5 (p < 0.004). The crucial role of class I antigens on IFN-gamma release was further substantiated by the blocking action of the W6/32 mAb directed against a monomorphic epitope common to all HLA-A, -B, and -C antigens. We conclude that IFN-gamma production during MLR is under the control of class I antigens. Furthermore, exogenous IL-12 strongly amplifies their influence.