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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Main Authors: Aekkarin Klinkhamhom, Supattra Glaharn, Charit Srisook, Sumate Ampawong, Srivicha Krudsood, Stephen A. Ward, Parnpen Viriyavejakul
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-05-01
Series:Malaria Journal
Subjects:
M1
M2
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12936-020-03254-0