Effects of NO2 on immune responses

Lefkowitz, SS; Mcgrath, JJ; Lefkowitz, DL

HERO ID

34754

Reference Type

Journal Article

Year

1986

Language

English

PMID

3959113

HERO ID 34754
In Press No
Year 1986
Title Effects of NO2 on immune responses
Authors Lefkowitz, SS; Mcgrath, JJ; Lefkowitz, DL
Journal Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health
Volume 17
Issue 2-3
Page Numbers 241-248
Abstract The effects of NO2 on immune reponses of mice were investigated. Mice were exposed to various concentrations of NO2 in inhalation chambers. After exposure the following parameters were measured: phagocytosis of polystyrene beads by both peritoneal and alveolar macrophages, production of antibody-forming cells from mice immunized with sheep erythrocytes, lymphocyte blastogenesis of splenic cells, and susceptibility to influenza virus. The production of antibody-forming cells was reduced in mice that were exposed to 5 ppm NO2. The serum antibody titers, phagocytosis, and other immune parameters measured were not affected. Exposure to NO2 did not affect mortality to influenza virus. These data indicate that certain immune parameters were altered by exposure to NO2 however, NO2 does not appear to be a major immunosuppressive factor at the concentrations tested.
Doi 10.1080/15287398609530820
Pmid 3959113
Wosid WOS:A1986A683700009
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