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T Tsubakio

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Quantification of platelet-associated IgG with competitive solid-phase enzyme immunoassay.

In order to measure platelet-associated IgG (PAIgG), we devised a solid-phase enzyme immunoassay employing a competitive binding of peroxidase-conjugated anti-IgG antiserum between platelets and polystyrene tubes coated with IgG. The amounts of peroxidase bound to the tubes were measured in a spectrophotometer by an enzymatic reaction. This method is highly sensitive, reproducible and can be carried out more simply. the PAIgG values of normal controls averaged 21.6 +/- 6.6 (SD) ng/10(7) platelets. 27 (93%) of 29 patients with idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP), who had a platelet count of less than 15 X 10(4)/microliter, had PAIgG values greater than those of controls by 2 SD and averaged 205.5 +/- 323 ng. There was a significant inverse correlation between platelet count and PAIgG value of ITP patients. the PAIgG values of patients with aplastic anemia were within normal range.

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[Therapeutic effect of ticarcillin against severe infection in patients with hematologic malignancy (author's transl)].

Seventy patients with severe infection accompanying hematologic disorders including leukemia and lymphoma were treated with ticarcillin in combination with aminoglycosides and/or cephem derivatives. Of the 58 patients in whom the efficacy could be evaluated, 17 (29%) responded markedly and 22 (38%) moderately, the effective rate being 67%. Side effects attributable to the treatment were noted: rash in 2, fever and rash in 1, vascular pain in 2 (5 and 7 years of age). Renal and hepatic functions were abnormal in 4 each. However, these abnormal findings were not attributed to ticarcillin. These results indicate that ticarcillin is an effective and safe antibiotic for the treatment of severe infection accompanying hematologic malignancy when used in combination with aminoglycosides and/or cephem derivatives.

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Thrombocytopenia in Graves' disease: effect of T3 on platelet kinetics.

A study was carried out in which the platelet count was decreased in approximately half the patients with hyperthyroidism and gradually increased with treatment. Platelet disappearance curves were curvilinear and the platelet survival was shortened in the hyperthyroid state. Patients maintained in a euthyroid state for 3 months or less continued to have a shortened platelet survival. The survival returned to normal after 6 months or more of euthyroid status. In order to clarify the cause of the decreased platelet count in the patients, animal experiments were performed. T3-injected rats had decreased platelet counts and shortened platelet survival. When platelets obtained from T3-injected rats were transfused to a control group of untreated rats, the platelet survivals were normal. When platelets obtained from the control group of rats were transfused to T3-injected rats, the platelet survivals were shortened. Disappearance of heat-damaged RBC from the circulation was also accelerated in T3-injected rats. This suggests that thrombocytopenia in Graves' disease is caused by an increased sequestration potency of the reticuloendothelial phagocyte system stimulated by thyroid hormone.

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[Thrombokinetics].

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