Structure and Properties of Lymphocytes’ Surfaces in Patients With Chronic Lymphoblastic Leucosis

Abstract

In the investigation that was performed, the authors studied the structure and properties of lymphocytes' surfaces in patients with chronic lymphoblastic leukemia with application of atomic force microscopy technology. It was stated that development of chronic lymphoblastic leukemia is characterized with circulation of immature forms of lymphocytic series in peripheral bloodstream, for which increase of surface potential by 456% (p<0.05) as compared with control group, is typical. Surface relief of abnormal cells is characterized by abundance of globular structures with reduced height, which endows it with relief view. Stiffness of lymphocytes in patients with lymphoblastic leukemia is reduced by 51.4% (р<0.05) as compared with control group. Revealed peculiarities of morphological and functional properties of abnormal cell clones lead to microcirculatory embarrassment in vessels, which should be considered at providing standard treatment schemes.