Dual effect of <it>Plasmodium</it>-infected erythrocytes on dendritic cell maturation

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Infection with <it>Plasmodium </it>is the cause of malaria, a disease characterized by a high inflammatory response in the blood. Dendritic cells (DC) participate in both adaptive and innate immune responses, influencing...

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Main Authors: Ocaña-Morgner Carlos, Galan-Rodriguez Cristina, Carapau Daniel, Bettiol Esther, Rodriguez Ana
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-03-01
Series:Malaria Journal
Online Access:http://www.malariajournal.com/content/9/1/64