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Phagocytic Function of Reticuloendothelial System in Protein Deficiency — a Study in Rhesus Monkeys Using ³²P-Labeled E. coli¹

Department of Pathology, All-India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi-16, India

The influence of protein deficiency on the phagocytic index of the reticuloendothelial system was measured in monkeys with the use of ³²P-labeled E. coli. Protein deficiency resulted in depression of the phagocytic index. This may be responsible for the increased susceptibility of the malnourished host to infection.

KEY WORDS: • protein deficiency • reticuloendothelial system

¹ Supported by grant-in-aid from the Indian Council of Medical Research. Reprint requests to Dr. M. G. Deo.

Manuscript received 11 February 1972.