title: [Effect of smoking on enzyme composition and neutrophil function].
abstract: Enzyme activity and peripheral neutrophil function status in 32 male smokers was assessed. The studied subjects smoked 15-25 cigarettes 11-24 years. Histochemical methods allowed to assess activity of 10 enzymes. The following neutrophil function tests were carried out: latex phagocytosis, spontaneous and stimulated NBT, adhesion and agglomeration. Activity of 4 lysozymes was decreased. Also the following functional tests were abnormally decreased--latex phagocytosis, agglomeration. After stimulation lowering of activation of oxy-reductive processes were observed. The suppressive effect of tobacco smoke on enzyme activity and neutrophil function can effect the smokers defence mechanisms.
authors.affiliation: Wojewódzkiej Pracowni Immunologicznej Zespołu Opieki Zdrowotnej w Brzesku.
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Moszczyński
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Słowiński
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Moszczyński
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002448:Cell Adhesion / Q000502:physiology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009504:Neutrophils / Q000201:enzymology* / Q000276:immunology; D010587:Phagocytosis / Q000502:physiology; D012907:Smoking / Q000097:blood*
vernacular_title: Wpływ palenia tytoniu na skład enzymatyczny i funkcje neutrofilów.