Article
Natural killer cell alterations correlate with loss of renal function and dialysis duration in uraemic patients.
Nephrology, dialysis, transplantation : official publication of the European Dialysis and Transplant Association - European Renal Association - 1 Apr 2008
Vacher-Coponat Henri, Brunet Corinne, Lyonnet Luc, Bonnet Elodie, Loundou Andersen, Sampol José, Moal Valérie, Dussol Bertrand, Brunet Philippe, Berland Yvon, Dignat-George Françoise, Paul Pascale
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Natural killer (NK) cells provide a first line of immune defence towards infections and tumours, and participate in atherosclerosis and pregnancy diseases, of which there is a higher incidence in uraemic patients. Still, their relative contribution to the immunodeficient state associated with renal failure is poorly documented. METHODS: A multivariate and comparative analysis of lymphocyte subsets in...
Topics
- Antigens, CD
- Antigens, CD19
- Antigens, Differentiation, T-Lymphocyte
- B-Lymphocytes
- CD3 Complex
- CD4 Antigens
- CD8-Positive T-Lymphocytes
- CX3C Chemokine Receptor 1