[Stress and nonenzymatic cationic proteins]

Stress-induced metabolic and immunological changes in the body are analyzed. Alterations in sympathetic-adrenal and kinin systems are noted. Attention is paid to immune system as well. Suppression of cell immunity manifested by decrease in the content of T-lymphocytes is demonstrated. Particular importance is attached to unspecific resistance. Non-enzymatic cationic proteins may be a striking example. They play an active part in pathogenesis of cytopathic effects leading to focal necrosis in the internals. Conclusion is made that non-enzymatic cationic proteins mediate stress reaction which results in destructive processes in organs manifesting clinically in post-stress complications.