Immune changes induced by electroconvulsive therapy (ECT).
There is a significant increase in the percentage and absolute number of activated lymphocytes (OKT10+, IL2R1+) after ECT treatment of major depressive disorder. There is an acute decrease in the absolute number of total lymphocytes, T8+ and Leu11+ cells one hour after a single ECT.
Fischler
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Department of Psychiatry, University Hospital (A.Z.-V.U.B.), Free University of Brussels, Medical School, Belgium.
Bocken
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Schneider
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De Waele
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Thielemans
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Derde
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D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000945:Antigens, Differentiation, T-Lymphocyte / Q000032:analysis; D003863:Depression / Q000276:immunology / Q000628:therapy; D004565:Electroconvulsive Therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007109:Immunity; D008213:Lymphocyte Activation; D016131:Lymphocyte Subsets / Q000276:immunology*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged
D000945:Antigens, Differentiation, T-Lymphocyte