Abstract
RECENTLY, it was found that alligator erythrocytes can be effectively used as carriers for reactant globulin in tests for rheumatoid factor(s)1–3. The cells are remarkable because most human sera do not contain heterophile antibodies to them, and the cells show extraordinary durability under osmotic and mechanical stress1,2.
This is a preview of subscription content, access via your institution
Access options
Subscribe to this journal
Receive 51 print issues and online access
$199.00 per year
only $3.90 per issue
Buy this article
- Purchase on Springer Link
- Instant access to full article PDF
Prices may be subject to local taxes which are calculated during checkout
Similar content being viewed by others
References
Cohen, E., Neter, E., Mink, I., and Norcross, B. M., Amer. J. Clin. Path., 30, 32 (1958).
Cohen, E., Neter, E., Mink, I., and Norcross, B. M., Arch. Inter-Amer. Rheum., 2, 75 (1959).
Cohen, E., Neter, E., and Norcross, B. M., Amer. J. Clin. Path., 31, 507 (1959).
Ziff, M., Brown, P., Lospalluto, J., and Badin, J., Amer. J. Med., 20, 500 (1956).
Hall, A. P., Mednis, A. D. and Bayles, T. B., New Eng. J. Med., 258, 731 (1958).
Dresner, E., Trombly, P., and O'Brien, G. F., Clin. Res., 7, 49 (1959).
Jeffrey, M. R., J. Lab. and Clin. Med., 54, 525 (1959).
Porter, R. R., Nature, 182, 670 (1958).
Edelman, G. M., Heremans, J. F., Heremans, M. Th., and Kunkel, H. G., J. Exp. Med., 112, 203 (1960).
Author information
Authors and Affiliations
Rights and permissions
About this article
Cite this article
COHEN, E., NISONOFF, A., HERMES, P. et al. Agglutination of Sensitized Alligator Erythrocytes by Rheumatoid Factor(s). Nature 190, 552–553 (1961). https://doi.org/10.1038/190552b0
Issue Date:
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/190552b0
This article is cited by
Comments
By submitting a comment you agree to abide by our Terms and Community Guidelines. If you find something abusive or that does not comply with our terms or guidelines please flag it as inappropriate.
