Detection of Single Antibody-Secreting Cells Generated After in Vitro Antigen-Induced Stimulation of Human Peripheral Blood Lymphocytes

Abstract
Culture and assay procedures are described for the generation and the subsequent detection of single antigen-specific antibody-secreting cells after in vitro stimulation of human peripheral blood lymphocytes with tetanus toxoid. Simple, specific and sensitive, this new assay-culture system is well suited for the analysis of specific antibody production in man.