[IgG and complement receptors in neutrophils from cord blood (author's transl)]

Percentage of cord blood polymorphonuclear leukocytes (PMN) bearing receptors for Fc portion of the IgG and for complement byproduct C3b are studied in 18 term newborns. Results are compared with those obtained in 20 healthy controls. Statistical analysis did not disclosed significative differences between both groups. Study was performed on total PMN population and not in a selected subpopulation as was done by previous authors.