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Polymorphonuclear leukocyte functions in psoriasis. 1988

M Goihman-Yahr, and T Molina, and B Sam Martin, and J Pereira, and A de Román, and M H de Gómez, and J J Villegas
Instituto de Biomedicina, Central University of Venezuela.

Circulating polymorphonuclear leukocyte (CPMN) functions were studied in patients with widespread psoriasis as well as in persons with chronic alcoholic liver disease (CALD), paracoccidioidomycosis, diverse granulomatous diseases, and normal individuals. We were unable to find stimulation or increase in CPMN functions in patients with psoriasis compared to normal individuals. Leukocytes from individuals with CALD had a lowering of their metabolic activation, chemotaxis, random movement, and adherence. CPMNs from patients with paracoccidioidomycosis showed a significant deficiency in their ability to digest Paracoccidioides brasiliensis. Our results are against the concept that functions of circulating PMNs are stimulated in psoriatics.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D008108 Liver Diseases, Alcoholic Liver diseases associated with ALCOHOLISM. It usually refers to the coexistence of two or more subentities, i.e., ALCOHOLIC FATTY LIVER; ALCOHOLIC HEPATITIS; and ALCOHOLIC CIRRHOSIS. Alcoholic Liver Diseases,Alcoholic Liver Disease,Liver Disease, Alcoholic
D008297 Male Males
D008875 Middle Aged An adult aged 45 - 64 years. Middle Age
D009504 Neutrophils Granular leukocytes having a nucleus with three to five lobes connected by slender threads of chromatin, and cytoplasm containing fine inconspicuous granules and stainable by neutral dyes. LE Cells,Leukocytes, Polymorphonuclear,Polymorphonuclear Leukocytes,Polymorphonuclear Neutrophils,Neutrophil Band Cells,Band Cell, Neutrophil,Cell, LE,LE Cell,Leukocyte, Polymorphonuclear,Neutrophil,Neutrophil Band Cell,Neutrophil, Polymorphonuclear,Polymorphonuclear Leukocyte,Polymorphonuclear Neutrophil
D011565 Psoriasis A common genetically determined, chronic, inflammatory skin disease characterized by rounded erythematous, dry, scaling patches. The lesions have a predilection for nails, scalp, genitalia, extensor surfaces, and the lumbosacral region. Accelerated epidermopoiesis is considered to be the fundamental pathologic feature in psoriasis. Palmoplantaris Pustulosis,Pustular Psoriasis of Palms and Soles,Pustulosis Palmaris et Plantaris,Pustulosis of Palms and Soles,Psoriases
D002634 Chemotaxis, Leukocyte The movement of leukocytes in response to a chemical concentration gradient or to products formed in an immunologic reaction. Leukotaxis,Leukocyte Chemotaxis
D003047 Coccidioidomycosis Infection with a fungus of the genus COCCIDIOIDES, endemic to the SOUTHWESTERN UNITED STATES. It is sometimes called valley fever but should not be confused with RIFT VALLEY FEVER. Infection is caused by inhalation of airborne, fungal particles known as arthroconidia, a form of FUNGAL SPORES. A primary form is an acute, benign, self-limited respiratory infection. A secondary form is a virulent, severe, chronic, progressive granulomatous disease with systemic involvement. It can be detected by use of COCCIDIOIDIN. Coccidioides Infection,Coccidioides posadasii Infection,Coccidioidomycosis Infection,Coccidioides immitis Infection,San Joaquin Valley Fever,Valley Fever,Coccidioides Infections,Coccidioides immitis Infections,Coccidioides posadasii Infections,Coccidioidomycoses,Coccidioidomycosis Infections,Infection, Coccidioides,Infection, Coccidioides immitis,Infection, Coccidioides posadasii,Infection, Coccidioidomycosis,Valley Fevers
D005260 Female Females
D006105 Granulomatous Disease, Chronic A defect of leukocyte function in which phagocytic cells ingest but fail to digest bacteria, resulting in recurring bacterial infections with granuloma formation. When chronic granulomatous disease is caused by mutations in the CYBB gene, the condition is inherited in an X-linked recessive pattern. When chronic granulomatous disease is caused by CYBA, NCF1, NCF2, or NCF4 gene mutations, the condition is inherited in an autosomal recessive pattern. Autosomal Recessive Chronic Granulomatous Disease,Chronic Granulomatous Disease,Chronic Granulomatous Disease, Atypical,Chronic Granulomatous Disease, X-Linked,Cytochrome B-Negative Granulomatous Disease, Chronic, X-Linked,Cytochrome B-Positive Granulomatous Disease, Chronic, X-Linked,Granulomatous Disease, Chronic, X-Linked,Granulomatous Disease, Chronic, X-Linked, Variant,X-Linked Chronic Granulomatous Disease,Chronic Granulomatous Disease, X Linked,Chronic Granulomatous Diseases,Granulomatous Diseases, Chronic,X Linked Chronic Granulomatous Disease
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man

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