Echinococcus granulosus down regulates the hepatic expression of inflammatory cytokines IL-6 and TNFα in BALB/c mice
Hydatid disease is caused by the metacestode of Echinococcus granulosus. Different experimental models have been used to understand hydatid disease. In current studies BALB/c mice were used to evaluate the hepatic response of IL-6 and TNFα triggered by Echinococcus granulosus. BALB/c mice were intra...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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EDP Sciences
2002-12-01
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| Series: | Parasite |
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| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/parasite/2002094351 |