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. 1979 Mar;35(3):390–396.

Lymphocytes forming stable E-rosettes in acute and chronic hepatitis.

M H Wansbrough-Jones, G H Scullard, A Nicholson, A L Eddleston, R Williams
PMCID: PMC1537611  PMID: 313286

Abstract

Lymphocytes forming E-rosettes with sheep erythrocytes which do not disintegrate at 37 degrees C have been demonstrated in increased numbers in peripheral blood of patients with acute type B hepatitis (6--20% of lymphocytes) and with HBsAg negative active chronic hepatitis (9--28% of lymphocytes). They were not increased in patients with HBsAg positive active chronic hepatitis. Such lymphocytes were adherent to nylon wool and a large proportion of them had FcIgG receptors (21--69%). These are properties of a subpopulation of T lymphocytes having suppressor function.

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