[Influence of protein malnutrition on the phagocytic function of neutrophils in rats].
A study was carried out to determine the effect of protein deficiency on the phagocytic function of blood neutrophils and of peritoneal exudate of rats. The deficient animals exhibited significantly lower leukocyte and neutrophil values, as well as NBT reduction and diminished peroxidase and bactericidal capacity. Englobement of S. aureus and latex particles was found to be normal in both groups. Alkaline phosphatase activity in the neutrophils appear to be increased in the deficient animals.
Faculdade de Ciências Farmacêuticas, Universidade de São Paulo, Brasil.
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D000469:Alkaline Phosphatase / Q000378:metabolism; D000818:Animals; D001202:Ascitic Fluid / Q000097:blood / Q000503:physiopathology*; D004032:Diet; D005260:Female; D007958:Leukocyte Count; D009504:Neutrophils / Q000032:analysis / Q000502:physiology*; D010544:Peroxidases / Q000378:metabolism; D010587:Phagocytosis; D011488:Protein Deficiency / Q000097:blood / Q000503:physiopathology*; D051381:Rats; D011919:Rats, Inbred Strains
D010544:Peroxidases; D000469:Alkaline Phosphatase
Influência da desnutrição proteica sobre a função fagocitária de neutrófilos de ratos.