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The molecular relationships of two types of plasmid-mediated beta-lactamases, TEM-1 (R 111), TEM-2 (RP 4) and OXA-1 (RGN 238), OXA-4 (pMG 90) were analysed by combined isoelectrofocusing-electrophoresis. Titration curves of TEM-1 (pI 5.4) and TEM-2 (pI 5.6) together were consistent with the known substitution of a glutamic acid in the former by a lysin in the latter. When OXA-1 (pI 7.4) and OXA-4 (pI 7.45) were titrated, one single mobility curve was obtained reflecting their structural homogeneity. The titration curve technique will be usefull for the study of structure of beta-lactamases.
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PMID:[Titration curves of beta-lactamases using pH gradient electrophoresis]. 311 87

Cells obtained in mixed lymphocyte culture (MLC) and memory cells adsorbed on the surface of target cells (TC) were examined using scanning and transmission electron microscopy depending on the time of interaction with TC. Three types of lymphocytes were revealed: type I - cells of spherical shape with a smooth surface or an insignificant amount of microvilli; predominantly small and medium-sized lymphocytes contacting TC with non significant involvement of their surface or by several microvilli; type II - oval or round-shaped lymphocytes evenly covered with microvilli with considerably enlarged region of contact; type III cells - predominantly large lymphocytes and lymphoblasts flattened (spread) on TC, with multiple microvilli, ridge-like projections, and ruffles on their surface. TEM revealed activation of the secretory apparatus in the cytoplasm of such lymphocytes. With increased time of interaction, type III cells increase in number (from 8.6% after 10 min to 90.2% after 60 min of incubation). Memory cells show no morphologic signs of secretion in correlation with the absence of lysis of TC on which they are adsorbed. The surface of the lymphocytes adsorbed on the substrate with poly-L-lysin is not noticeably altered. It is suggested that 3 morphological types of lymphocytes correspond to 3 stages of secretion activation. Lymphocyte contact with TC surface is evidently a specific stimulus for activating secretory apparatus of CTL. SEM can be used for quantitation of activated lymphocytes.
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PMID:Activation of secretion and surface alteration of cytolytic T-lymphocytes interacting with target cells. 326 41