Immunoglobulins and immunoglobulin subclasses in the elderly
Immunoglobulins and immunoglobulin subclasses in the elderly
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DOI:
10.1258/000456303763046067
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发表时间:
2003-03-01
影响因子:
2.2
通讯作者:
Unsworth, DJ
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作者:
Lock, RJ;Unsworth, DJ
Background Published data imply that adult concentrations are achieved for all Ig isotypes and plateau by 15-18 years of age. Recent data, however, suggest that these results are not applicable in the elderly. There are no equivalent data for IgG subclasses. We present reference range data for an elderly UK patient population, for IgG, IgA, IgM and IgG subclasses.Methods Serum immunoglobulins were reviewed on samples from 1146 patients > 60 years of age and 925 patients aged 18-60 years. Serum IgG subclasses were reviewed on samples from 498 patients > 60 years and 484 patients aged 18-60 years. All Igs and subclasses were measured by nephelometry. Reference ranges were derived by probability plotting.Results Serum median IgG and IgM concentrations are reduced in the elderly (IgG female P