Lymphocyte markers, serum thymic factor and IgE in IgA deficiency

Ann Allergy. 1979 Sep;43(3):174-8.

Abstract

Eleven patients having a selective IgA deficiency had very low T-cell percentages assessed by using E-rosettes, active E-rosetts and an anti-human anti-T-lymphocyte antigen serum. B-cells were normal or slightly decreased. IgE concentrations were often low. Patients with serum IgA under 50 IU/ml often had elevated serum IgE values and low T-cell percentages. Serum thymic factor dosages were correlated with the E-rosette assay.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Agammaglobulinemia / immunology*
  • Aged
  • Antilymphocyte Serum / pharmacology
  • B-Lymphocytes / immunology
  • Child
  • Humans
  • Immunoglobulin A*
  • Immunoglobulin A, Secretory
  • Immunoglobulin E* / immunology*
  • Immunoglobulin Fc Fragments
  • Immunoglobulin G
  • Immunoglobulin M
  • Lymphocytes / immunology*
  • Middle Aged
  • Rosette Formation
  • T-Lymphocytes / immunology*

Substances

  • Antilymphocyte Serum
  • Immunoglobulin A
  • Immunoglobulin A, Secretory
  • Immunoglobulin Fc Fragments
  • Immunoglobulin G
  • Immunoglobulin M
  • Immunoglobulin E