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Summary: Studies were performed to determine the effects of iron deficiency in the rat on neutrophil activation and on levels of neutrophil myeloperoxidase and cytochrome b. The period of time required for neutrophil activation was not significantly affected by iron deficiency, but the maximum rates of respiration attained after activation were markedly lower (60% decrease) in iron-deficient neutrophils than in control cells. The myeloperoxidase activity of neutrophils from iron-deficient rats was also markedly decreased (approximately 75%) compared with the activity of control cells; however, the concentration of cytochrome b in the neutrophils was unaffected by iron deficiency.
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Mackler, B., Person, R., Ochs, H. et al. Iron Deficiency in the Rat: Effects on Neutrophil Activation and Metabolism. Pediatr Res 18, 549–551 (1984). https://doi.org/10.1203/00006450-198406000-00015
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