Immunology and immunopathology of African trypanosomiasis

Immunology and immunopathology of African trypanosomiasis

Major modifications of immune system have been observed in African trypanosomiasis. These immune reactions do not lead to protection and are also involved in immunopathology disorders. The major surface component (variable surface glycoprotein,VSG) is associated with escape to immune reactions, cyto...

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Main Authors: Philippe Vincendeau, Bernard Bouteille
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Academia Brasileira de Ciências 2006-12-01
Series:Anais da Academia Brasileira de Ciências
Subjects:
Tripanossoma
tripanosomíase Africana
imunologia
macrófago
linfócitos
óxido nítrico
citocina
autoanticorpos
Trypanosome
African trypanosomiasis
immunology
macrophage
lymphocytes
nitric oxide
cytokine
autoantibodies
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