Cytotoxic anti-lymphocyte antibody in schizophrenics

J Neurol. 1987 Jun;234(5):359-60. doi: 10.1007/BF00314296.

Abstract

An IgM antibody cytotoxic to normal human lymphocytes was found in 46.2% (male: 61.5%; female: 30.8%) of sera from chronic schizophrenics by means of a complement-dependent cytotoxicity test. The relationship between this antibody and the immunological manifestations of schizophrenia is discussed.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Antilymphocyte Serum*
  • Chronic Disease
  • Cytotoxicity, Immunologic*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Schizophrenia / immunology*

Substances

  • Antilymphocyte Serum