Cytokine mRNA expression and iron status in children living in a malaria endemic area.
Iron deficiency has been reported to affect both malaria pathogenesis and cell-mediated immune responses; however, it is unclear whether the protection afforded by iron deficiency is mediated through direct effects on the parasite, through immune effector functions or through both. We have determine...
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| Format: | Journal article |
| Language: | English |
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2005
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