Lymphocyte surface antigens: a longitudinal study during the first month of human life.
A longitudinal study on human T lymphoid surface antigens was performed on blood samples from 6 infants during their first month of life. Although the results indicate a sudden increase in the percentage of OKT3+ and E-RF+ cell types a few hours after birth and a less rapid decrease of OKT6+ and OKT9+ circulating cells, high levels of OKT10+ cells persisted. This finding suggests that infant blood contains immature phenotypic T lymphocytes after birth.
D000367:Age Factors; D000911:Antibodies, Monoclonal; D000954:Antigens, Surface / Q000276:immunology*; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D012397:Rosette Formation; D013601:T-Lymphocytes / Q000276:immunology*
D000911:Antibodies, Monoclonal; D000954:Antigens, Surface