Relationship between Adrenal Gland and Properdin Level.

The investigations into the relationship between the adrenal cortex and the properdin level have revealed the following: 1. Under the effect of a stress the properdin level decreases. 2. Adrenalectomy considerably decreases the properdin level. 3. On examining the effect of the various cortical hormones, the following facts could be establshed: the deep fall of the properdin level in the untreated