Enhancement by interferon of the expression of surface antigens on murine leukemia L 1210 cells.

Preparations of mouse interferon enhanced the expression of surface antigens of murine leukemia L 1210 cells, as determined by their alloantibody-absorbing capacity. The factor responsible for the enhancement of surface antigen expression could not be dissociated from the antiviral activity of interferon by standard physicochemical means. Likewise, interferon did not increase the antibody-absorbing capacity of an interferon-resistant subline of L 1210 cells. We conclude that interferon treatment of L 1210 cells is accompanied by modifications of the cell surface.