Anti-CD3 antibody-aminodextran conjugates for induction of T-cell activation and proliferation

摘要

The invention describes the use of novel aminodextran compounds containing about 5-20% by weight amine groups to bind a plurality of monoclonal antibodies. The resulting antibody-aminodextran compounds may be used to induce the activation and proliferation of selected mammalian cells. Specific examples are given using an anti-CD3 monoclonal antibody conjugated two aminodextrans containing about 5% and 16%, respectively, by weight amine groups as an agent for inducing the activation and proliferation of T cells.