Abstract
IgG-subclass concentrations were determined in cord sera from 47 premature, 59 full-term, and 29 small-for-dates babies of varying gestational age. In premature and full term babies the relative percentages of all four subclasses were in the range for normal adult values. However, in small-fordates babies significantly lowered IgG1-levels were found.
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Bei 47 Früh-, 59 Reif- und 29 Mangelgeborenen unterschiedlichen Gestationsalters wurde der IgG-Unterklassengehalt des Nabelschnurserums bestimmt. Bei Früh- und Reifgeborenen lagen die Konzentrationen aller vier Subklassen im Bereich normaler Erwachsenenwerte, bei Mangelgeborenen fanden sich signifikant erniedrigte IgG1-Spiegel.
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Catty, D., Seger, R., Drew, R. et al. IgG-subclass concentrations in cord sera from premature, full term and small-for-dates babies. Eur J Pediatr 125, 89–96 (1977). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00489982
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