[Indicators of cellular immunity in patients with multiple sclerosis]

Zhurnal Nevropatologii I Psikhiatrii Imeni S.S. Korsakova (Moscow, Russia : 1952)
|January 1, 1992
PubMed

Insights

This study examined 111 multiple sclerosis patients, finding cellular immunity alterations during exacerbation. Immunocorrective therapy helped stabilize immune function in these patients.

Area of Science:

  • Immunology
  • Neurology
  • Clinical Medicine

Background:

  • Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic autoimmune disease affecting the central nervous system.
  • Cellular immunity plays a critical role in the pathogenesis of MS.
  • Understanding immune system changes during MS exacerbation is crucial for effective treatment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate alterations in cellular immunity in patients with multiple sclerosis during exacerbation.
  • To evaluate the impact of immunocorrective therapy on cellular immunity in MS patients.

Main Methods:

  • Clinical and functional examinations were performed on 111 MS patients.
  • Blood samples were analyzed to assess cellular immunity markers.
  • Examinations were conducted twice: upon hospital admission and post-immunocorrective therapy.

Main Results:

  • Patients exhibited significant alterations in cellular immunity during MS exacerbation.
  • A decline in suppressor cells and an increase in B lymphocytes were observed during exacerbation.
  • Immunocorrective therapy resulted in the stabilization of immune function, indicating a positive therapeutic effect.

Conclusions:

  • Cellular immunity is significantly altered during multiple sclerosis exacerbations.
  • Immunocorrective therapy demonstrates potential in stabilizing immune dysregulation in MS.
  • Further research into targeted immunotherapies for MS is warranted.