M1 macrophage features in severe Plasmodium falciparum malaria patients with pulmonary oedema
Abstract Background Pulmonary oedema (PE) is a serious complication of Plasmodium falciparum malaria which can lead to acute lung injury in severe cases. Lung macrophages are activated during malaria infection due to a complex host-immune response. The molecular basis for macrophage polarization is...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2020-05-01
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Series: | Malaria Journal |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12936-020-03254-0 |