Monocyte and granulocyte phagocytosis of Escherichia coil particles in systemic lupus erythematosus is not reduced when compared to healthy controls

Lupus. 2003;12(6):490-2. doi: 10.1191/0961203303lu415xx.
No abstract available

Publication types

  • Letter
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Case-Control Studies
  • Escherichia coli*
  • Female
  • Flow Cytometry
  • Granulocytes / immunology
  • Granulocytes / physiology
  • Humans
  • Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / blood*
  • Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / diagnosis
  • Middle Aged
  • Monocytes / immunology
  • Monocytes / physiology
  • Phagocytosis / immunology
  • Phagocytosis / physiology*
  • Reference Values
  • Sensitivity and Specificity
  • Severity of Illness Index