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Abnormal serum IgG subclass pattern in children with Down's syndrome.

G Annerén1, C G Magnusson, G Lilja

  • 1Department of Clinical Genetics, University Hospital, Uppsala, Sweden.

Archives of Disease in Childhood
|May 1, 1992
PubMed
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Children with Down syndrome exhibit altered immunoglobulin G (IgG) subclass levels, with elevated IgG1 and IgG3, and reduced IgG2 and IgG4. These immune changes may explain their increased susceptibility to bacterial infections.

Area of Science:

  • Immunology
  • Pediatrics
  • Genetics

Background:

  • Down syndrome is associated with increased susceptibility to infections.
  • Immunoglobulin G (IgG) subclass levels may play a role in this predisposition.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between Down syndrome and serum concentrations of IgG subclasses.
  • To determine if specific IgG subclass abnormalities correlate with infection proneness in children with Down syndrome.

Main Methods:

  • Serum concentrations of IgG subclasses (IgG1, IgG2, IgG3, IgG4) were measured in 38 children with Down syndrome (aged 1-12 years).
  • An age-matched control group of 50 healthy children was included for comparison.
  • Statistical analysis was performed to compare IgG subclass levels between groups across different age strata.

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Main Results:

  • Children with Down syndrome showed significantly elevated serum concentrations of IgG1 and IgG3 across all age groups.
  • Serum IgG2 levels were normal in younger children but significantly reduced in older children (9-12 years) with Down syndrome.
  • Serum IgG4 concentrations were significantly reduced in all age groups, with a substantial proportion (68%) of older children having levels below normal range.

Conclusions:

  • The observed abnormalities in IgG subclass concentrations, particularly reduced IgG4, may partially explain the increased risk of infections with encapsulated bacteria in children with Down syndrome.
  • IgG subclass determination could be a relevant component in the clinical assessment of children with Down syndrome.
  • The underlying causes for these immune dysregulations in Down syndrome require further investigation.