E. coli antibodies in schizophrenia.
The present investigation demonstrates relatively high antibody titres against an E. coli O-antigen in sera from somatically healthy male schizophrenic patients. This observation supports the suggestion that abnormal portasystemic collaterals are relevant to the manifestation of schizophrenia.
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000907:Antibodies, Bacterial / Q000032:analysis*; D004926:Escherichia coli / Q000276:immunology*; D006801:Humans; D007136:Immunoglobulins / Q000378:metabolism; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009497:Neurotic Disorders / Q000276:immunology; D011169:Portal Vein / Q000002:abnormalities; D012559:Schizophrenia / Q000276:immunology*
D000907:Antibodies, Bacterial; D007136:Immunoglobulins