[T and B cell reactions in AIDS and AIDS risk groups]

Immun Infekt. 1985 Feb;13(1):26-8.
[Article in German]

Abstract

In addition to T-cell defects AIDS shows a separate B-cell dysfunction. Elevated spontaneous IgG-levels (not IgM) and a lacking proliferative and differentiation response to polyclonal B-cell activators can be demonstrated in vitro.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / immunology*
  • B-Lymphocytes / immunology*
  • Homosexuality
  • Humans
  • Immunoglobulin G / metabolism
  • Immunoglobulin M / metabolism
  • Lymphocyte Activation
  • Male
  • Risk
  • T-Lymphocytes / immunology*

Substances

  • Immunoglobulin G
  • Immunoglobulin M