An Immunological Study of Adults with Down Syndrome
Description:
The high susceptibility to infection in persons with Down Syndrome (DS) has led some investigators to explore the possibility of a defect in the immune system. Studies to date indicate no defect in humoral immunity suggesting that the defect might be in the cellular immune functions, but no specific defect has been found. Our investigation of the cellular immune system of adult DS patients was conducted by examining (1) the number and function of T-lymphocytes, (2) the phagocytic function of gr…
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Date:
August 1983
Creator:
White, Olivia Masih
Partner:
UNT Libraries