[The immune system and the complement system in low-birth-weight newborns]

Lik Sprava. 1999 Sep:(6):114-7.
[Article in Russian]

Abstract

Maturing of the immune system is related to the duration of the gestation period. It is essential that immunological processes be closely looked on in extremely low-birth-weight neonates: very high levels of immunoglobulins and components in extremely premature infected newborn babies are an example of the importance of the above recommendation.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Complement C3 / analysis
  • Complement C4 / analysis
  • Complement System Proteins / immunology*
  • Gestational Age
  • Humans
  • Immune System / immunology*
  • Immunoglobulins / blood
  • Infant, Low Birth Weight / immunology*
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Infant, Premature / immunology
  • Infant, Very Low Birth Weight / immunology
  • Reference Values

Substances

  • Complement C3
  • Complement C4
  • Immunoglobulins
  • Complement System Proteins