Whole blood angiopoietin-1 and -2 levels discriminate cerebral and severe (non-cerebral) malaria from uncomplicated malaria

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Severe and cerebral malaria are associated with endothelial activation. Angiopoietin-1 (ANG-1) and angiopoietin-2 (ANG-2) are major regulators of endothelial activation and integrity. The aim of this study was to investigate the clin...

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Main Authors: Tangpukdee Noppadon, Liles W Conrad, Krudsood Srivicha, Lovegrove Fiona E, Lafferty Erin I, Conroy Andrea L, Kain Kevin C
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-12-01
Series:Malaria Journal
Online Access:http://www.malariajournal.com/content/8/1/295