Rao K N, Saha K
Vallabhbhai Patel Chest Institute, University of Delhi.
Indian J Lepr. 1988 Jan;60(1):66-70.
Serum vitamins A and E were estimated by spectrophotocolorimetric methods in 67 leprosy patients comprising 9 BT, 10 BB, 15 BL, 27 LL, including 12 Histoid cases. These findings were evaluated in comparison to 55 normal subjects serving as controls. A significant reductions in the mean serum levels of Vitamins 'A' and 'E' were observed in the leprosy groups as compared to normal controls. These findings are of considerable importance and need to be taken note of in the light of delineating these alterations to the cause or effect of the disease. As far as we know, this is the first report describing serum levels of Vitamins 'A' and 'E' in the leprosy spectrum.
采用分光光度比色法对67例麻风患者的血清维生素A和E进行了测定，其中包括9例结核样型（BT）、10例界线类偏结核样型（BB）、15例界线类（BL）、27例瘤型（LL），包括12例组织样型病例。与55名作为对照的正常受试者相比，对这些结果进行了评估。与正常对照组相比，麻风病组患者血清维生素“A”和“E”的平均水平显著降低。鉴于要明确这些改变与疾病的因果关系，这些发现具有相当重要的意义，需要予以关注。据我们所知，这是第一份描述麻风病谱系中血清维生素“A”和“E”水平的报告。
