Tumor necrosis factor-α in human American tegumentary leishmaniasis
Tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) is a cytokine produced by activated macrophages and other cells. In order to verify whether the serum levels of TNF-α in American tegumentary leishmaniasis patients are associated with the process of cure or aggravation of the disease, 41 patient...
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Language: | English |
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Fundação Oswaldo Cruz (FIOCRUZ)
1996-04-01
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Series: | Memorias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz |
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Online Access: | http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0074-02761996000200019 |