The effect of IFN-γ and TGF-β in the functional activity of mononuclear cells in the presence of Entamoeba histolytica

The effect of IFN-γ and TGF-β in the functional activity of mononuclear cells in the presence of Entamoeba histolytica

Abstract Background Entamoeba histolytica (E. histolytica) causes amoebiasis, which is a disease with significant morbidity and mortality. Phagocytic cells and cytokines appear to be important in amoebiasis, but very little is known about the influence of these cells and cytokines in protozoan infec...

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Main Authors: Lucélia Campelo Albuquerque Moraes, Eduardo Luzía França, Rafael Souza Pessoa, Danny Laura Gomes Fagundes, Mara Gil Hernandes, Victor Pena Ribeiro, Maria Aparecida Gomes, Adenilda Cristina Honorio-França
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2015-08-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Subjects:
Leukophagocytosis
Amoebicide activity
Cytokines
MN cells
Entamoeba histolytica
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-015-1028-6

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