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 motilityWomenThe Effect of Betamethasone on Neonatal Neutrophil Chemotaxis
Fuenfer M, Herson V, Raye J, Woronick C, Eisenfeld L, Ingardia C, Block C, Krause P. The Effect of Betamethasone on Neonatal Neutrophil Chemotaxis. Pediatric Research 1987, 22: 150-153. PMID: 3658539, DOI: 10.1203/00006450-198708000-00009.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEffect of betamethasoneBacterial infectionsNewborn infantsPMN functionMaternal glucocorticoid administrationNeonatal PMN functionFetal lung maturationMigration of PMNRandom migrationConcentrations of betamethasonePMN random migrationSignificant clinical importanceBetamethasone administrationGlucocorticoid administrationPregnant womenLung maturationNeutrophil functionStandard doseCord bloodNeutrophil chemotaxisAntiinflammatory agentsClinical importanceImportant causeImmune systemBetamethasone