The function of polymorphonuclear neutrophils in two groups of patients with glomerulonephritis was investigated. Patients were divided according to renal efficiency. In the group of 37 patients with renal failure a decrease in chemotactic activity, phagocytal index and iodination activity of leukocytes was observed (as compared with the control group). Our data indicate that renal insufficiency has some influence on the activity of polymorphonuclear neutrophils.

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