Effects of ascorbate on leucocytes - Part IV. Increased neutrophil function and clinical improvement after oral ascorbate in 2 patients with chronic granulomatous disease

O.C. Anderson, R. & Dittrich

oa South African Medical Journal - Effects of ascorbate on leucocytes - Part IV. Increased neutrophil function and clinical improvement after oral ascorbate in 2 patients with chronic granulomatous disease

ISSN : 0256-9574
E-ISSN: 2078-5135

Author O.C. Anderson, R. & Dittrich¹
Affiliations : 1 Immunology Section, Department of Medical Microbiology, Institute of Pathology, University of Pretoria
Source : South African Medical Journal, Volume 56, Issue 12, Sep 1979, p. 476 - 480
Keyword(s) : Ascorbate, Chronic granulomatous disease, Clinical features, Immunology, Leucocytes and Neutrophil function
Accreditation : Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET)
SciELO SA
The Sciences Citation Index of the Institute of Scientific Information (ISI)

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Abstract

A brother and sister with chronic granulomatous disease (CGD) of the autosomal recessive type, and with markedly defective neutrophil motility and elevated serum IgE levels, were treated with a single oral daily dose of 1g ascorbate for 6 months.

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