Toxoplasma gondii tachyzoite-extract acts as a potent immunomodulator against allergic sensitization and airway inflammation
Abstract Epidemiological and experimental studies have shown an inverse relationship between infections with certain parasites and a reduced incidence of allergic diseases. We and others have shown that infection with Toxoplasma gondii prevents the development of allergy in mice. To establish whethe...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Nature Publishing Group
2017-11-01
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Series: | Scientific Reports |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-017-15663-4 |