title: Selective killing of human bladder cancer cells by combined treatment with A and B chain ricin antibody conjugates.
abstract: The monoclonal antibody 486P 3-12-1 raised against transitional bladder carcinoma cells was coupled to either the ricin A or B chain. The toxicity of A chain conjugates could be enhanced by addition of either free ricin B chain or by ricin B chain coupled to 486P 3-12-1 or to antibodies conjugated to ricin B and directed against the mouse monoclonal antibody. Using a two-step procedure where the A and B chains of ricin were delivered separately, the appropriate target cells 486P and 647V were killed, while the pancreatic cell line QGP-1 was not affected. The efficiency of killing by immunotoxin was independent whether free or coupled B chain was used, but B chain was essential for mediating the toxicity of the A chain. The two-step procedure enhances the selectivity of immunotoxin treatment by reducing nonspecific toxicity. Such a procedure could be applicable in vivo by direct administration to the bladder cavity.
mesh_terms: D000911:Antibodies, Monoclonal / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002295:Carcinoma, Transitional Cell / Q000628:therapy*; D002460:Cell Line; D006801:Humans; D007163:Immunosorbent Techniques; D007167:Immunotherapy; D000922:Immunotoxins / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D012276:Ricin / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D001749:Urinary Bladder Neoplasms / Q000628:therapy*
chemical_list: D000911:Antibodies, Monoclonal; D000922:Immunotoxins; D012276:Ricin