Objective: To investigate the killing efficacy of cord blood monocyte activated by Anti-CD3 monoclonal antibody(McAb) in K562 and HL-60 cell lines.
Methods: By using indirect rosette forming test, antigen expression rate of monocyte was detected. The levels of interleukin-8 (IL-8), IL-6 and tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-alpha) were measured by ELISA. The killing efficacy in 3H-thymidine target cells was detected by beta-liquid scintillator.
Results: After being activated by Anti-CD3McAb and rIL-2, the antigen expression of monocyte was changed markedly. The levels of IL-8, IL-6 and TNF-alpha were increased; The Anti-CD3 McAb activated killer cells produced significant lysis in K562 and HL-60 cell lines and the optimum conditions were as follows: concentration of cells, 1 x 10(6)/ml; Anti-CD3McAb, 1 microgram/ml; rIL-2 1,000 U/ml; time of culture, 72 hrs; ratio of effector/target: 100:1.
Conclusion: Anti-CD3 McAb activated killer cells exhibited a strong cytotoxicity to leukemic cells. Our study provides a theoretical basis for the adoptive immunotherapy of leukemia by activated cord blood.