The Journal of Immunology, Vol 138, Issue 5 1346-1350, Copyright © 1987 by American Association of Immunologists

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A novel pathway of human T cell activation via a 103 kD T cell activation antigen

B Fleischer

A novel triggering signal for human proliferating and cytotoxic T lymphocytes defined by a 103 kD T cell-specific activation antigen (Tp103) is described. Tp103 is expressed on all proliferating normal T cells but is not present, or present only in low amounts, on resting peripheral blood T lymphocytes. Cross-linking of T cell and Fc receptor- positive accessory or target cells by an antibody against Tp103 leads to activation of the T cell. The proliferative response is due to an autocrine IL 2-dependent mechanism and can be inhibited by antibodies against the IL 2 receptor or by Cyclosporin A. Resting Tp103-positive T cells also respond to anti-Tp103. Although Tp103 is not linked to the antigen receptor/T3 complex, triggering via Tp103 can be inhibited by modulation of the T3 molecule. Thus, Tp103 defines a new antigen- independent pathway of T cell activation that can be regulated via other T cell surface structures.

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