Liposome-mediated delivery stimulates a class I-restricted cytotoxic T cell response to soluble antigen

Eur J Immunol. 1992 Jan;22(1):287-90. doi: 10.1002/eji.1830220143.

Abstract

Most soluble protein antigens are poor at priming class I-restricted cytotoxic cell activity. In this study we show that incorporation of one protein, ovalbumin, into liposomes converts this antigen into an effective stimulator of antigen-specific cytotoxicity. The mechanisms responsible for this phenomenon are discussed.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Drug Carriers
  • Histocompatibility Antigens Class I / immunology*
  • Liposomes / administration & dosage
  • Mice
  • Ovalbumin / administration & dosage*
  • Ovalbumin / immunology
  • Peptide Fragments / immunology
  • T-Lymphocytes, Cytotoxic / immunology*

Substances

  • Drug Carriers
  • Histocompatibility Antigens Class I
  • Liposomes
  • Peptide Fragments
  • Ovalbumin