Chronic infection during placental malaria is associated with up-regulation of cycloxygenase-2

Chronic infection during placental malaria is associated with up-regulation of cycloxygenase-2

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Placental malaria (PM) is associated with poor foetal development, but the pathophysiological processes involved are poorly understood. Cyclooxygenase (COX) and lipoxygenase (LOX) which convert fatty acids to prostaglandins and leuko...

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Main Authors: Niang Makhtar, Brahim Hamoud O, Gaye Alioune, Frealle Emilie, Marrama Laurence, Aldebert Delphine, Sarr Demba, Dangou Jean, Mercereau-Puijalon Odile, Lehesran Jean, Jambou Ronan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-02-01
Series:Malaria Journal
Online Access:http://www.malariajournal.com/content/9/1/45

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