| Literature DB >> 575578 |
Y H Thong, D Ness, A Ferrante.
Abstract
The effect of unconjugated bilirubin on the fungicidal capacity of human neutrophils was examined. Per cent Torulopsis glabrata killed in the presence of 1 x 10(-5) and 5 x 10(-5) M bilirubin was 72.7 +/- 2.5 and 40.9 +/- 7.2 respectively, compared to 81.4 +/- 4.1 in control (p less than 0.01 and p less than 0.001), respectively). This effect was not due to a concomitant inhibition of phagocytosis. The results suggest that jaundiced neonates may be more susceptible to fungal infections.Entities:
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Year: 1979 PMID： 575578 DOI： 10.1080/00362177985380171
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Sabouraudia ISSN： 0036-2174