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In situ immunological characterization of the infiltrating cells in positive patch tests
Authors:ELISABETH RALFKIÆR  G LANGE WANTZIN
Institution:Departments of Pathology, The Finsen Institute, DK-2100 Copenhagen ø, Denmark;Departments of Dermatology, The Finsen Institute, DK-2100 Copenhagen ø, Denmark
Abstract:Skin biopsies from positive allergic patch tests were analysed by immunoenzymatic labelling of frozen sections with monoclonal antibodies. In seventeen patients the cellular infiltrate consisted of T cells admixed with Langerhans cells/indeterminate cells, but in two patients there were also many B lymphocytes. The B cells were accompanied by dendritic reticulum cells forming B-cell follicles, indistinguishable from those of normal and hyperplastic lymph nodes. There was no correlation between these two immunohistological staining patterns and the sensitizing antigen, the extent of local reaction or the time from epicutaneous application of allergen to examination (2 to 16 days). The ratio between T-helper and T-suppressor cells varied considerably, and showed no correlation with these variables. In all patients the infiltrating T cells expressed HLA-DR antigen. Transferrin receptors were identified on the infiltrating T cells in biopsies from nine patients. These data indicate activation of T cells in the infiltrate from positive patch tests, and support the functional significance of Langerhans cells in the initiation and maintenance of cutaneous contact allergy. An involvement of B cells and B-cell accessory cells in the pathogenesis of contact allergic reactions is also suggested. The presence of dendritic reticulum cells in skin infiltrates from positive patch tests may reflect a functional implication of the skin in the development of B-cell memory.
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