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[State of the cellular component of immunity in subacute sclerosing panencephalitis in children]

L A Mitrokhina, S S Lebenzon

    Zhurnal Nevropatologii I Psikhiatrii Imeni S.S. Korsakova (Moscow, Russia : 1952)
    |January 1, 1983
    PubMed

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    Subacute sclerosing panencephalitis (SSPE) in children significantly alters cellular immunity, showing reduced T lymphocytes and increased B lymphocytes. These findings suggest a need for targeted immunocorrection therapies in SSPE patients.

    Area of Science:

    • Immunology
    • Neurology

    Context:

    • Subacute sclerosing panencephalitis (SSPE) is a rare, progressive neurological disorder.
    • Understanding the immune system's role in SSPE is crucial for developing effective treatments.

    Purpose:

    • To investigate the cellular immunity profile in children diagnosed with SSPE.
    • To identify specific immune cell abnormalities associated with the disease.

    Summary:

    • Patients with SSPE exhibited a notable deficit in total T lymphocytes and specific subpopulations, including "active" and suppressor T cells.
    • A significant proportion of T lymphocytes in SSPE patients were poorly receptive.
    • Elevated levels of B lymphocytes, macrophages, and microphages were observed in the peripheral blood of SSPE patients.

    Impact:

    • The study provides evidence supporting the need for directed pharmacological immunocorrection in managing SSPE.
    • Findings may guide future therapeutic strategies aimed at modulating the immune response in SSPE.

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