Cytokine Gene Expression Profiles during HIV and Helminth Coinfection in Underprivileged Peri-Urban South African Adults

Cytokine Gene Expression Profiles during HIV and Helminth Coinfection in Underprivileged Peri-Urban South African Adults

Background: Intestinal helminth parasites are potent stimulators of T helper type 2 (Th2) and regulatory Th3 anti-inflammatory immune responses, while human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infections are activators of predominantly T helper type 1(Th1) pro-inflammatory responses. Studies investigating...

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Main Authors: Miranda N. Mpaka-Mbatha, Pragalathan Naidoo, Khethiwe N. Bhengu, Md. Mazharul Islam, Ravesh Singh, Nomzamo Nembe-Mafa, Zilungile L. Mkhize-Kwitshana
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-07-01
Series:Diagnostics
Subjects:
HIV
helminths
coinfection
immune response profiles
inflammation
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4418/13/15/2475

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