MATERNAL SMOKING AND CORD BLOOD IMMUNITY FUNCTION

  • 1 January 1979
    • journal article
    • research article
    • Vol. 36  (2) , 256-259
Abstract
Thymidine uptake in PHA[phytohemagglutinin]-stimulated culture of cord blood cells from smoking mothers was greater than that from non-smoking mothers. There was no such difference when separated lymphocytes were studied. Smoking apparently suppresses a suppressor cell. No difference was detected in Hb, immunoglobulins, transferrin, cell counts, E[erythrocyte]-rosette counts and leukocyte mobility.