Effect of immunoglobulins and IgG-fragments on the human erythrocyte aggregation, studied by a rheoscope combined with image analyzer

Biorheology. 1983;20(5):569-77. doi: 10.3233/bir-1983-20513.

Abstract

Using a rheoscope, combined with a TV image analyzer and a computer, the effects of immunoglobulins and IgG-fragments on the process of human erythrocyte aggregation were determined. The immunoglobulins accelerated the aggregation; the effect increased with their molecular weight, i.e., IgG congruent to gamma-globulin less than IgA less than IgM. An empirical relationship, expressing the dependence on the immunoglobulin concentrations, was proposed. F(ab')2-fragment accelerated the aggregation, more effectively than IgG, while Fab- and Fc-fragments did not. Therefore, two Fab-portions are presumably needed to form the aggregates, and the flexibility between two Fab-portions may be important. A case of multiple myeloma showed an increased aggregation, due to the increased myeloma protein.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Erythrocyte Aggregation* / drug effects
  • Humans
  • Immunoglobulin A / physiology
  • Immunoglobulin Fab Fragments
  • Immunoglobulin Fc Fragments
  • Immunoglobulin Fragments*
  • Immunoglobulin G / physiology
  • Immunoglobulin M / physiology
  • Immunoglobulins / physiology*
  • Multiple Myeloma / blood
  • Myeloma Proteins / pharmacology
  • gamma-Globulins / pharmacology

Substances

  • Immunoglobulin A
  • Immunoglobulin Fab Fragments
  • Immunoglobulin Fc Fragments
  • Immunoglobulin Fragments
  • Immunoglobulin G
  • Immunoglobulin M
  • Immunoglobulins
  • Myeloma Proteins
  • gamma-Globulins