Serological response against Mycobacterium avium complex glycolipid antigens in patients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome.

Abstract

In 43 MAC infected patients (23 non-HIV and 20 AIDS) the IgG response against 3 BCG and 2 MAC antigens was assessed. The response to four antigens in patients with AIDS was considerably lower than in non-HIV infected patients. Therefore, antibody production against MAC glycolipid antigens was impaired in AIDS patients.

• Authors: Yugo Ashino, Heinner Guio, Aikichi Iwamoto, Ikuya Yano, Takeshi Matsumura, Toshio Hattori
• Journal: Microbiology and immunology (Microbiol Immunol) Vol. 52 Issue 1 Pg. 36-9 (Jan 2008) ISSN: 0385-5600 [Print] Australia
• PMID: 18352911 (Publication Type: Comparative Study, Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't)

Chemical References

• Antibodies, Bacterial
• Antigens, Bacterial
• Glycolipids
• Immunoglobulin G

Topics

• Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (complications)
• Adult
• Aged
• Antibodies, Bacterial (blood)
• Antigens, Bacterial (immunology)
• Female
• Glycolipids (immunology)
• Humans
• Immunoglobulin G (blood)
• Male
• Middle Aged
• Mycobacterium avium Complex (immunology)
• Mycobacterium bovis (immunology)