Increased tumor necrosis factor alpha and interleukin-6 serum levels and their correlation with laboratory parameters in patients with imported malaria

Increased tumor necrosis factor alpha and interleukin-6 serum levels and their correlation with laboratory parameters in patients with imported malaria

In malaria, blood concentrations of proinflammatory cytokines, such as tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α) and interleukin (IL)-6, are increased. In a study which included 34 patients, TNF-α and IL-6 were examined in two phases, immediately after the admission of patients, and at the end of antim...

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Main Authors: Poluga Jasmina, Dopsaj Violeta, Veljković Milena, Maksić N., Stojaković Sonja, Dunjić Radica, Dakić Zorica, Pavlović Milorad
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of Belgrade, University of Novi Sad 2012-01-01
Series:Archives of Biological Sciences
Subjects:
Malaria
cytokines
TNF-α
IL-6
parasitemia
Online Access:http://www.doiserbia.nb.rs/img/doi/0354-4664/2012/0354-46641204577P.pdf

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