Abstract
Summary
Sixty-four diabetic patients were studied immunologically and chemically. Nineteen diabetic patients with hypoproteinemia received nitrogen supplementation in the form of lactalbumin hydrolysate or casein concentrate. The following conclusions appear to be warranted: 1. The decreased capacity to produce antibody in the diabetic is apparently not related to hyperglycemia. 2. Diabetic patients with hypoproteinemia showed a lower average agglutination titre than those with normal blood protein values. 3. Oral supplementation with lactalbumin hydrolysate or casein concentrate enhanced antibody formation.
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