A polymorphic antigen displaying different molecular weights in sheep and cattle sera |
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Authors: | Giovanna De Benedictis |
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Affiliation: | Department of Cellular Biology University of Calabria, Arcavacata di Rende (CS), Italy |
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Abstract: | The polymorphic antigen Bl is present, exhibiting different molecular weights, in both sheep and cattle sera. The molecular weight of the antigen, purified from both sera by a specific immunoabsorbent, was analysed by SDS polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis and calibrated gel filtration. Results indicate that only one subunit, 35 000 MW, forms cattle Bl while a further subunit, 60 000 MW, is present in sheep Bl. The antigen activity is localized on the 35 000 MW subunit, which appears to be the same in both species. |
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Keywords: | sheep cattle allotype molecular weight |
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