STUDIES ON IMMUNE HUMAN HEMOLYSIS

Abstract
Studies on the kinetics of the Donath-Landsteiner reaction, using purified antibody, human complement, and human erythrocytes, indicate that the requirement for complement specifically in the cold or the warm phase of the reaction is a function of antibody potency, erythrocyte sensitivity, and environmental conditions. Optimal conditions include 1[degree]C for cold phase, 32[degree]C for warm phase, pH 7.4, ionic strength 0.15. Ca++ is required in the cold phase and Mg++ in the warm phase of the reaction.

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