Iron trafficking in patients with Indian Post kala-azar dermal leishmaniasis.
BACKGROUND:During infections involving intracellular pathogens, iron performs a double-edged function by providing the pathogen with nutrients, but also boosts the host's antimicrobial arsenal. Although the role of iron has been described in visceral leishmaniasis, information regarding its sta...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Public Library of Science (PLoS)
2020-02-01
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| Series: | PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0007991 |