Gender differences and inflammation: an in vitro model of blood cells stimulation in prepubescent children

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Gender influences clinical presentations and markers in inflammatory diseases. In many chronic conditions, frequency of complications is greater in females, suggesting that continuous inflammatory reaction may induce greater damage i...

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Main Authors: Corazza Francis, Désir Julie, Lefevre Nicolas, Heinrichs Claudine, Mulier Sandra, Hanssens Laurence, Heldenbergh Fabienne, Casimir Georges JA, Duchateau Jean
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-06-01
Series:Journal of Inflammation
Online Access:http://www.journal-inflammation.com/content/7/1/28