Murine Monoclonal Antibody Suitable for Use as an Rh Reagent, Anti-e

Abstract

The production by the hybridoma technique of a monoclonal antibody which behaves as an anti-e agglutinin is described. A reagent was made from ascitic fluid diluted in RPMI 1640 culture medium and bovine serum albumin. All red blood cells bearing the e antigen were agglutinated; no reactivity was recorded with untreated EE red cells suspensions. However, cross-reactivity was observed with enzyme-pretreated EE cells. The characteristics of this monoclonal antibody are described and are in accordance with the standard references.