1991
Modulation of Neonatal Neutrophil Function by Pentoxifylline
Krause P, Maderazo E, Contrino J, Eisenfeld L, Herson V, Greca N, Bannon P, Kreutzer D. Modulation of Neonatal Neutrophil Function by Pentoxifylline. Pediatric Research 1991, 29: 123-127. PMID: 2014147, DOI: 10.1203/00006450-199102000-00002.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPMN functionNitroblue tetrazolium reductionImpaired PMN functionsNeonatal neutrophil functionTetrazolium reductionTreatment of infectionsPolymorphonuclear leukocyte chemotaxisF-actin contentDose-dependent effectPotential clinical useCertain disease processesSimilar dose-dependent responseDose-dependent responseNeutrophil functionNewborn infantsPMN activityPMN deformabilityPMN chemotaxisDisease processPentoxifyllineLeukocyte chemotaxisMethylxanthine pentoxifyllinePhagocytic activityNeonatesClinical use
1987
Host defense during pregnancy: Neutrophil chemotaxis and adherence
Krause P, Ingardia C, Pontius L, Malech H, LoBello T, Maderazo E. Host defense during pregnancy: Neutrophil chemotaxis and adherence. American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 1987, 157: 274-280. PMID: 3618673, DOI: 10.1016/s0002-9378(87)80150-3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPolymorphonuclear leukocyte chemotaxisPregnant womenLeukocyte chemotaxisThird trimesterLeukocyte adherenceNonpregnant control subjectsIncidence of infectionMonths post partumPolymorphonuclear leukocyte adherenceNylon wool columnsMicropore filter assaysHumoral defectsFirst trimesterAutoimmune diseasesControl subjectsImmunologic functionPostpartum periodNeutrophil chemotaxisPregnancyWool columnsHost defensePost partumTrimesterNeutrophil motilityWomen