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Leukocyte function in familial Mediterranean fever

M C Territo, R S Peters, M J Cline

    American Journal of Hematology
    |January 1, 1976
    PubMed
    Summary

    Familial Mediterranean fever (FMF) neutrophils show normal morphology and lysozyme levels. However, FMF leukocytes exhibit slightly reduced random migration, particularly during acute attacks, while maintaining normal chemotaxis and Candida-killing functions.

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    Area of Science:

    • Immunology
    • Hematology
    • Genetics

    Background:

    • Familial Mediterranean fever (FMF) is a genetic autoinflammatory disorder.
    • Neutrophilic leukocytes play a crucial role in innate immunity and inflammation.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the in vitro characteristics of neutrophils from FMF patients.
    • To assess neutrophil morphology, lysozyme content, random migration, chemotaxis, and Candida-killing activity in FMF.

    Main Methods:

    • In vitro study of neutrophils isolated from FMF patients and healthy controls.
    • Light and electron microscopy for morphological assessment.
    • Assays for lysozyme content, random migration (capillary tubes), chemotaxis, and Candida-killing activity.

    Main Results:

    • FMF neutrophils were morphologically normal.
    • Lysozyme quantities in FMF neutrophils were comparable to controls.
    • A slight decrease in random migration was observed in FMF neutrophils, notably in Armenian patients and during acute attacks.
    • Chemotactic and Candida-killing functions of FMF leukocytes remained normal.

    Conclusions:

    • Neutrophil morphology and key functions like chemotaxis and pathogen killing are preserved in FMF.
    • Reduced random migration in FMF neutrophils may be a subtle indicator of altered inflammatory cell behavior in this condition.

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