COMPENDIUM ON FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE - Flipbook - Page 685
CD8+ T-cell Deficiency
Reduced capacity to eliminate virus-infected and malignant cells
[99, 100]
NK Cell Deficiency
Compromised early defense against viral infections and reduced
tumor surveillance [101, 102]
B-cell Deficiency
Impaired antibody production and humoral immunity [103, 104]
Regulatory Dysfunction
Disruptions in immune regulatory mechanisms can lead to
inappropriate immune activation [105, 106]:
Treg Deficiency
Insufficient immune suppression leading to autoimmunity and
excessive inflammation [107, 108]
Treg Overactivity
Excessive immune suppression potentially compromising
anti-pathogen and anti-tumor responses [109, 110]
Understanding these patterns through the Lymphocyte MAP™
enables clinicians to identify specific immune imbalances and
tailor therapeutic approaches accordingly [111, 112].
Conditions Where the Lymphocyte MAP™ is Especially Valuable
The Lymphocyte MAP™ provides particularly useful insights for
numerous clinical conditions where immune dysfunction plays a
significant role:
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