Neutrophil chemotaxis in acutely infected and clinically stable cystic fibrosis patients


Sener B., HASCELIK G., OZCELIK U., GUNALP A., GOCMEN A.

PEDIATRICS INTERNATIONAL, vol.41, no.5, pp.514-518, 1999 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 41 Issue: 5
  • Publication Date: 1999
  • Doi Number: 10.1046/j.1442-200x.1999.01116.x
  • Journal Name: PEDIATRICS INTERNATIONAL
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.514-518
  • Keywords: chemotaxis, cystic fibrosis, neutrophils, CHILDREN
  • Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Purpose: The aim of the present study was to evaluate the role of neutrophil chemotaxis in cystic fibrosis (CF) and to also determine whether an acute bacterial infection and the nutritional status of a child can affect neutrophil chemotaxis.