Double-faced cell-mediated immunity in beta-thalassemia major: stimulated phenotype versus suppressed activity.

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In this study, the immunologic abnormalities of Iranian beta-thalassemia major patients were characterized, considering their clinical parameters including splenectomy status and iron overload. Serum samples and peripheral blood mononuclear cells were collected from 28 patients and 30 age- and sex-matched healthy individuals. Patients with thalassemia showed significantly increased absolute lymphocyte counts...

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