title: Polymorphonuclear neutrophilic leukocytes in protein deficiency.
abstract: The number of white blood cells and of polymorphonuclear leukocytes remained unchanged in vervet monkeys (Cercopithecus aethiops) receiving a "O" protein diet. The motility of the polymorphonuclear leukocytes and their phagocytic and killing indices with and without leukokinin stimulation decreased in protein-depleted animals. Acid cathepsin decreased, DNA relatively increased, and peroxidase, alkaline phosphatase, acid phenylphosphatase, and lysozyme reached higher levels in the polymorphonuclear leukocytes of animals on a "O" protein diet.
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D001770:Blood Bactericidal Activity; D002522:Chlorocebus aethiops; D004247:DNA / Q000378:metabolism; D004044:Dietary Proteins; D004926:Escherichia coli; D005260:Female; D000882:Haplorhini; D007958:Leukocyte Count; D008297:Male; D009068:Movement; D009504:Neutrophils / Q000187:drug effects / Q000201:enzymology / Q000502:physiology; D010587:Phagocytosis; D011488:Protein Deficiency / Q000097:blood*; D014405:Tuftsin / Q000494:pharmacology
chemical_list: D004044:Dietary Proteins; D004247:DNA; D014405:Tuftsin