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This paper describes the histological picture of four tumours of the follicular compartment of the lymph node, in which the proliferating cell appeared to be the dendritic reticulum cell (DRC). This assumption was based on the results of light microscopical, ultrastructural, immunological, and enzymehistochemical investigations. The tumour cells resembled DRC's closely in (1) the striking pattern of interdigitations and occasional tight junction-like contacts between the neoplastic cells on electron microscopical analysis; (2) presence of receptors for the activated third component of complement on the membrane of the cells; (3) absence of monoclonal immunoglobulins and T-cell antigen on the surface and of lysozyme, alpha 1-antitrypsin or alpha 1-antichymotrypsin in the cytoplasm of the neoplastic cells. Moreover, (4) the tumour cells showed moderate alpha-naphtyl acetate esterase, weak to absent acid phosphatase and (with one exception) strong 5-nucleotidase activity. Furthermore, (5) the neoplastic cells expressed Ia-like antigens on the surface in all four cases. The relation with follicle centre cell lymphomas, the differential diagnosis and clinical data are discussed.
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PMID:Dendritic reticulum cell sarcoma? Four cases of a lymphoma probably derived from dendritic reticulum cells of the follicular compartment. 628 31

Large-cell non-Hodgkin's lymphomas (T- and B-immunoblastic, centroblastic and true histiocytic lymphomas) have a heterogeneous clinical course. In the present study the clinical and morphological data of 20 cases of histiocytic sarcoma (true histiocytic lymphoma) are presented. Diagnosis was supported by immunohistochemistry, cytochemistry, rosette assays and/or electron microscopy. Although the follow-up was relatively short (up to 144 months, mean 26 months), the clinical data differed clearly from the series of large-cell non-Hodgkin lymphomas, recorded in the literature. Differences were found in age distribution with a peak in the third decade, in organ involvement showing a preference for skin, gastrointestinal tract and bone, and in response to therapy. In general, histiocytic sarcoma appears to have a more favourable response to therapy and clinical course than the other large-cell lymphomas (T- and B-immunoblastic and centroblastic lymphomas). Moreover, preliminary observations in the group of histiocytic sarcomas suggested that the presence of lysozyme and/or 5-nucleotidase and the absence of alpha 1-antitrypsin in the cytoplasm is associated with a better response to therapy and favourable clinical course.
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PMID:Histiocytic sarcoma (true histiocytic lymphoma): a clinicopathological study of 20 cases. 632 97

The characteristics of murine bone marrow mononuclear phagocytes in long-term cultures with embryonic fibroblast-conditioned medium were studied to determine the stage of development and state of activation of these cells. Two liquid culture systems were used: for studies on the morphology, cytochemistry, and functional characteristics at the cellular level, the cells were cultured adherent to a glass surface; and for experiments where the cells were needed in suspension (replating experiments, and studies on locomotion, intracellular killing, and cytotoxicity) use was made of Teflon culture systems. Three developmental stages of mononuclear phagocytes could be recognized easily in these cultures: monoblasts, promonocytes, and macrophages. In cultures on a glass surface, these cells grow in colonies separate from granulocytic colonies. When incubation is prolonged beyond 7-9 days, the granulocytes die, leaving pure mononuclear phagocyte cultures. Primary cultures, in which monoblasts, promonocytes, and some macrophages proliferate, can be maintained for 3-4 weeks. Calculation showed that one monoblast present on day 0 gives rise to a progeny of more than 7 X 10(3) mononuclear phagocytes by day 14; after that, the rate of proliferation declines despite the addition of fresh media. Regular replating of the cells cultured on Teflon made it possible to maintain proliferation over a period of almost 200 days. The cells in culture have the typical characteristics of mononuclear phagocytes, as judged by light microscopy, alpha-naphthyl butyrate esterase activity, lysozyme activity, presence of receptors for Fc and C3, and endocytic, microbicidal, and cytotoxic activity. The 5'nucleotidase activity, ingestion of erythrocytes via C3-receptor, locomotion, and antibody-dependent cytotoxicity indicate that the cultured bone marrow mononuclear phagocytes are more active than resident macrophages, and as active as or even more active than thioglycollate-induced macrophages. In conclusion, the population of mononuclear phagocytes in the liquid cultures of bone marrow is heterogenous with respect to developmental stage and state of activation.
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PMID:Characteristics of long-term cultures of proliferating, mononuclear phagocytes from bone marrow. 662 Feb 53

A method has been described for isolation of the specific cytoplasmic granules of rabbit polymorphonuclear leucocytes. Homogeneous suspensions of leucocytes were disrupted by lysis in 0.34 M sucrose. This procedure liberated the cytoplasmic contents of the cell and dissolved a considerable proportion of the nuclei. Following disruption, the sucrose lysate was separated into three fractions by differential centrifugation, i.e. 400 g or nuclear pellet, 8,200 g or granule pellet and the postgranule supernate. Microscopic examination revealed that the 8,200 g pellet was composed of intact granules as well as occasional mitochondria. The other two fractions were morphologically heterogeneous. Studies with isolated granules demonstrated their lysis by a variety of weak acids and surface-active agents. When buffered solutions were employed between the ranges of pH 2.0 and 9.0, granule lysis began at pH 5.5 and was complete at pH 4.0. Chemical analysis disclosed that the granule pellet contained protein and phospholipid with only traces of nucleic acids. Approximately 70 to 80 per cent of the total cellular antimicrobial agent phagocytin was present in the granule fraction. This material was liberated from the granules by acid (pH 5.0 or lower). Studies on selected enzymes showed that acid phosphatase, alkaline phosphatase, nucleotidase, ribonuclease, deoxyribonuclease, and beta glucuronidase were predominantly localized in the granule fraction. Approximately 50 per cent of total cellular lysozyme and cathepsin were also present in the 8,200 g pellet. Disruption of the granules was associated with the release of the majority of granule protein and enzymes in a non-sedimentable form. The properties and composition of rabbit polymorphonuclear leucocyte granules seem to be analogous to those of liver lysosomes.
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PMID:The isolation and properties of the specific cytoplasmic granules of rabbit polymorphonuclear leucocytes. 1369 90

Aqueous two-phase micellar system (ATPMS), as an alternative liquid-liquid extraction technique, has been extensively exploited for the precise separation or large-scale concentration of biomolecules. In this article, a novel affinity-based ATPMS composed of mixed micelles was constructed by introducing a Copper-chelated Triton X-114 (TX-Cu(II)) into an aqueous solution of hydrophobically modified ethylene oxide polymer (HM-EO). Phase diagram of the HM-EO/TX-Cu(II) system was measured, and the partitioning behavior of model proteins (YND, BSA, lysozyme) were studied by using this new system. The addition of HM-EO can result in formation of the micellar network in the micelle-rich phase, making the phase separation easier and stabler. In addition, the extractive performance of ATPMS was enhanced due to the existence of the mixed micelles composed by HM-EO and Cu(II)-chelated TX. It was found in the partitioning experiments that the hexahistidine-tagged Yeast 3',5'-bisphosphate nucleotidase (YND) was selectively extracted into the micelle-rich phase, while the histidine-poor proteins (BSA and lysozyme) remained in the micelle-poor phase. Finally, HM-EO/TX-Cu(II) was used directly to process the fermentation broth. The target protein, YND could be recovered from the cell lysate with a recovery yield of 49.23% and purification factor of 2.63. The results indicated that the new affinity-based HM-EO/TX-Cu(II) system had high partitioning performance which is promising for effectively separation of the histidine-tagged proteins.
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PMID:An affinity-based aqueous two-phase mixed micellar system and its purification of Yeast 3',5'-bisphosphate nucleotidase. 2862 36