Relations between red cell structure, function and immune homeostasis in prostatic diseases
Shatokhin, M.N.; Teodorovich, O.V.; Konoplia, A.I.; Dolgareva, S.A.; Gavriliuk, V.P.; Krasnov, L.V.; Mavrin, M.I.
Urologiia 1: 42-46
2012
ISSN/ISBN: 1728-2985 PMID: 22646001 Document Number: 659824
Patients with chronic prostatitis alone and in combination with prostatic adenoma have changes in the activity of the complement system, neutrophil function and content of pro- and anti-inflammatory cytokines. Abnormal representation of the proteins of the red cell membrane in patients with prostatic diseases affects structural and functional activity of erythrocytes in these patients. Dynamic changes in immune status of patients with chronic prostatitis and prostatic adenoma correlate with changes in functional red cell activity. This fact helps better understanding of pathogenesis of chronic prostatitis and prostatic adenoma.