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
1986
Polymorphonuclear Leukocyte Adherence and Chemotaxis in Stressed and Healthy Neonates
Krause P, Herson V, Boutin-Lebowitz J, Eisenfeld L, Block C, LoBello T, Maderazo E. Polymorphonuclear Leukocyte Adherence and Chemotaxis in Stressed and Healthy Neonates. Pediatric Research 1986, 20: 296-300. PMID: 3703618, DOI: 10.1203/00006450-198604000-00004.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsStressed neonatesHealthy neonatesPMN adherencePMN chemotaxisAcute lower respiratory illnessBacterial infectionsPolymorphonuclear neutrophil (PMN) adherenceLower respiratory illnessPolymorphonuclear leukocyte adherenceRespiratory illnessNeutrophil adherenceLeukocyte adherenceFurther impairmentNeonatesHealthy adultsImportant causeGreater riskInfectionChemotaxis assaysAdherenceAdultsIllnessChemotaxisSignificant improvementSusceptibility