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T-cell subsets in patients with aplastic anemia
Abnormalities of lymphocyte subpopulations have been described in patients with aplastic anemia. In the present report we extend these studies by measuring T cell subsets identified by the presence of Fc receptors for IgM (T mu-lymphocyte) and IgG (T gamma-lymphocyte) in 22 patients and in 48 normal controls. The absolute number of T mu and T gamma lymphocytes was normal in the majority of cases. The percentages of T mu cells was increased in 4 cases and decreased in 2; T gamma cells were increased in 6 patients. The levels of serum immunoglobulins did not correlate with the T mu/T gamma ratio. The pathogenesis of aplastic anemia is discussed in terms of these immunological abnormalities.
Abnormalities of lymphocyte subpopulations have been described in patients with aplastic anemia. In the present report we extend these studies by measuring T cell subsets identified by the presence of Fc receptors for IgM (T mu-lymphocyte) and IgG (T gamma-lymphocyte) in 22 patients and in 48 normal controls. The absolute number of T mu and T gamma lymphocytes was normal in the majority of cases. The percentages of T mu cells was increased in 4 cases and decreased in 2; T gamma cells were increased in 6 patients. The levels of serum immunoglobulins did not correlate with the T mu/T gamma ratio. The pathogenesis of aplastic anemia is discussed in terms of these immunological abnormalities.