Inducible mechanisms of disease tolerance provide an alternative strategy of acquired immunity to malaria
Immunity to malaria is often considered slow to develop but this only applies to defense mechanisms that function to eliminate parasites (resistance). In contrast, immunity to severe disease can be acquired quickly and without the need for improved pathogen control (tolerance). Using Plasmodium chab...
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eLife Sciences Publications Ltd
2021-03-01
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| Series: | eLife |
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| Online Access: | https://elifesciences.org/articles/63838 |