Nonsecreting myeloma variants with heavy-chain carbohydrate deficiencies

Light- and heavy-chain synthesis was studied in six previously isolated S194-2 mouse myeloma variant lines and in the parent from which they were derived. Serological data and comparative analysis of the cyanogen bromide fragments obtained from variant and parent intracellular immunoglobulin showed...

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Published in:Biochemical genetics 1978-02, Vol.16 (1-2), p.69-78
Main Author: Waring, G L
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Carbohydrate Metabolism
Cell Line
Genetic Variation
Immunoglobulin Heavy Chains - metabolism
Immunoglobulin Light Chains - metabolism
Multiple Myeloma - metabolism
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Summary:Light- and heavy-chain synthesis was studied in six previously isolated S194-2 mouse myeloma variant lines and in the parent from which they were derived. Serological data and comparative analysis of the cyanogen bromide fragments obtained from variant and parent intracellular immunoglobulin showed that five variants which failed to secrete detectable amounts of IgA synthesized both heavy- and light-chain subunits. Whereas at least two heavy-chain populations were resolved in the parent line, one containing carbohydrate and one devoid of carbohydrate, only the heavy-chain fraction devoid of carbohydrate was detected in the variant lines. The correlation between carbohydrate deficiencies on the heavy chains and lack of immunoglobulin secretion in five independent subclones is discussed in terms of possible primary lesions and the role of carbohydrate in secretion.
ISSN:0006-2928
1573-4927
DOI:10.1007/BF00484385