Opposed circulating plasma levels of endothelin-1 and C-type natriuretic peptide in children with <it>Plasmodium falciparum </it>malaria

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Molecular mechanisms involved in the pathogenesis of severe <it>Plasmodium falciparum </it>malaria (SM), are not yet fully understood. Both endothelin-1 (ET-1) and C-type natriuretic peptide (CNP) are produced by vascular...

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Main Authors: Issifou Saadou, Lell Bertrand, Spora Katharina, Helbok Raimund, Lackner Peter, Dietmann Anelia, Reindl Markus, Kremsner Peter G, Schmutzhard Erich
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2008-12-01
Series:Malaria Journal
Online Access:http://www.malariajournal.com/content/7/1/253