Abstract
Mice immunised with oxidised mannan-MUC1 fusion protein (M-FP) develop MHC restricted CD8+ cytotoxic T cells. We now demonstrate that in MUC1/HLA- A2 transgenic mice, IL-12 gives enhanced CTL, CTLp and tumor protection. CTLp in MUC1 transgenic mice with M-FP were 1/55,000, and with IL-12, this increased to 1/19,000, with improved tumor protection. Thus, IL-12 is important for effective CTL responses to MUC1 in transgenic mice. (C) 2000 Elsevier Science Ltd.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 158-162 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Vaccine |
Volume | 19 |
Issue number | 2-3 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 15 Sept 2000 |