scholarly journals Effect of electric acupuncture on human immune system. Analysis of peripheral T lymphocyte subsets by laser flow cytometry system.

Author(s):  
Yasuzo KURONO ◽  
Tatsuyo ISHIGAMI ◽  
Shigeru HORI ◽  
Nakazo WATARI ◽  
Yoshifuji MATSUMOTO
Author(s):  
Yasuzo KURONO ◽  
Yoshie HIRAMATSU ◽  
Yoshifuji MATSUMOTO ◽  
Nakazo WATARI

2004 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 577-580 ◽  
Author(s):  
Oralia Nájera ◽  
Cristina González ◽  
Guadalupe Toledo ◽  
Laura López ◽  
Rocío Ortiz

ABSTRACT Protein-energy malnutrition is the primary cause of immune deficiency in children across the world. It has been related to changes in peripheral T-lymphocyte subsets. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the effects of infection and malnutrition on the proportion of peripheral-lymphocyte subsets in well-nourished non-bacterium-infected (WN), well-nourished bacterium-infected (WNI), and malnourished bacterium-infected (MNI) children by flow cytometry. A prospectively monitored cohort of 15 MNI, 12 WNI, and 17 WN children was studied. All the children were 3 years old or younger and had only bacterial infections. Results showed a significant decrease in the proportion of T CD3+ (P < 0.05 for relative and P < 0.03 for absolute values), CD4+ (P < 0.01 for relative and absolute values), and CD8+ (P < 0.05 for relative values) lymphocyte subsets in WNI children compared to the results seen with WN children. Additionally, B lymphocytes in MNI children showed significant lower values (CD20+ P < 0.02 for relative and P < 0.05 for absolute values) in relation to the results seen with WNI children. These results suggest that the decreased proportions of T-lymphocyte subsets observed in WNI children were associated with infection diseases and that the incapacity to increase the proportion of B lymphocyte was associated with malnutrition. This low proportion of B lymphocytes may be associated with the mechanisms involved in the immunodeficiency of malnourished children.


2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ekaterina A. Ivanova ◽  
Alexander N. Orekhov

In response to cytokine signalling and other factors, CD4-positive T lymphocytes differentiate into distinct populations that are characterized by the production of certain cytokines and are controlled by different master transcription factors. The spectrum of such populations, which was initially limited to Th1 and Th2 subsets, is currently broadened to include Th17 and Treg subsets, as well as a number of less studied subtypes, such as Tfh, Th9, and Th22. Although these subsets appear to be relatively stable, certain plasticity exists that allows for transition between the subsets and formation of hybrid transition forms. This provides the immune system flexibility needed for adequate response to pathogens but, at the same time, can play a role in the pathogenic processes in cases of deregulation. In this review, we will discuss the properties of T lymphocyte subsets and their plasticity, as well as its implications for cancer and autoimmune diseases.


2008 ◽  
Vol 152 (3) ◽  
pp. 585-592 ◽  
Author(s):  
E. Cortés-Barberena ◽  
H. González-Márquez ◽  
J. L. Gómez-Olivares ◽  
R. Ortiz-Muñiz

Diabetes ◽  
1988 ◽  
Vol 37 (6) ◽  
pp. 792-795 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. M. Legendre ◽  
A. Schiffrin ◽  
G. Weitzner ◽  
E. Colle ◽  
R. D. Guttmann

2005 ◽  
Vol 37 (S7) ◽  
pp. 213-218 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrea Cossarizza ◽  
Daniela Monti ◽  
Giuliano Montagnani ◽  
Claudio Ortolani ◽  
Massimo Masi ◽  
...  

Diabetes ◽  
1988 ◽  
Vol 37 (6) ◽  
pp. 792-795 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. M. Legendre ◽  
A. Schiffrin ◽  
G. Weitzner ◽  
E. Colle ◽  
R. D. Guttmann

2015 ◽  
Vol 88 (5) ◽  
pp. 305-311 ◽  
Author(s):  
L. Whitby ◽  
A. Whitby ◽  
M. Fletcher ◽  
D. Barnett

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