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High Levels of IgA Antibodies to Helicobacter Pylori among Omani Women during Pregnancy and after Delivery | ||
Iranian Journal of Immunology | ||
مقاله 4، دوره 13، شماره 2، شهریور 2016، صفحه 114-123 اصل مقاله (336.59 K) | ||
نوع مقاله: Original Article | ||
نویسندگان | ||
Mohammed Said Al-Balushi* 1؛ Elias Anthony Said1؛ Sidgi Syed Hasson1؛ Juma Zaid Al-Busaidi1؛ Iman Al-Reesi1؛ Mohammed Idris1؛ Wadha Al-Ghafri2؛ Moza Al-Kalbani2؛ Ali Abdullah Al-Jabri1 | ||
1Department of Microbiology and Immunology, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman | ||
2Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman | ||
چکیده | ||
Background: Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori), is a common infection in pregnant women accompanied by variations in the levels of the IgM, IgA and IgG antibody isotypes. The variations of anti-H. pylori antibodies during and after pregnancy, and the extent of protection they provide to the mother and the fetus are not completely understood. Objectives: To investigate the changes of the anti-H. pylori IgM, IgA and IgG levels in healthy Omani pregnant women during pregnancy and 3 months after delivery. Methods: Serum samples obtained from 70 Omani healthy pregnant women, with no history of autoimmune diseases, were tested for anti-H. pylori IgM, IgA and IgG in the first trimester of pregnancy and 3 months after delivery. In parallel and as a control group, sera obtained from a group of 70 healthy non-pregnant Omani women were tested. The levels of anti-H. pylori IgM, IgA and IgG were measured using standard Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assays (ELISAs). Results: Anti-H. pylori IgA levels were found to be significantly higher during pregnancy (p=0.046) and after delivery (p=0.02) when compared to the control group. Moreover, a significant increase in the levels of anti-H. pylori IgM, IgA and IgG was detected after delivery (p=0.002) when compared to the levels during pregnancy. Conclusion: Pregnancy is associated with an increase in the levels of anti-H. pylori IgA antibodies. In addition, anti-H. pylori IgM, IgG and IgA antibody levels increase after delivery. | ||
کلیدواژهها | ||
Antibodies؛ Helicobacter pylori؛ IgA؛ infection؛ Pregnancy؛ women | ||
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