A clinicopathological correlation of the expression of the angiopoietin-Tie-2 receptor pathway in the brain of adults with Plasmodium falciparum malaria.

<p>Background: Plasma angiopoietin (Ang)-2 is associated with disease severity and mortality in adults and children with falciparum malaria. However the mechanism of action of the angiopoietins in fatal malaria is unclear. This study aimed to determine whether the expression of Ang-1 and Ang-2...

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Main Authors: Prapansilp, P, Medana, I, Mai, N, Day, N, Phu, N, Yeo, T, Hien, T, White, N, Anstey, N, Turner, G
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: BioMed Central 2013