Nutrients as modulators of anergy in acquired immune deficiency syndrome.
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en Inglés
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| ID: sea-92380
ABSTRACT
Malnutrition induces a spectrum of immune abnormalities including a state of anergy in the host. This state is due to a decrease in CD4 + helper cells, diminished cytotoxic cell activity and reduction in production of lymphokines required for signal transduction. Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), the retrovirus known to cause acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS), leads to a state of anergy by causing similar immunological changes. Micronutrient abnormalities, concomitant infections and genetic factors, etc., are some of the compounding co-factors which further contribute to the deterioration of the immune functions in AIDS patients. Reversal of these immune abnormalities would improve the quality of life of HIV-infected individuals.
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IMSEAR (Asia Sudoriental)
Asunto principal:
Pronóstico
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Oligoelementos
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Femenino
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Humanos
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Masculino
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Adyuvantes Inmunológicos
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Sensibilidad y Especificidad
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Síndrome de Inmunodeficiencia Adquirida
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Desnutrición Proteico-Calórica
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Anergia Clonal
Tipo de estudio:
Estudio diagnóstico
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Estudio pronóstico
Idioma:
Inglés
Año:
1999
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
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