[The activity of the metabolic processes in phagocytosing cells in sarcoidosis patients].

A study of 109 patients with active sarcoidosis revealed an activation of the metabolic processes of phagocytes but with extension and duration of the disease they subside. Apparently, this is related to exhaustion of the functional capacities of the cells. Though, namely, low initial metabolic activity favours spreading and delay of the pathological process.