The inhibitory effect against collagen-induced arthritis by <it>Schistosoma japonicum </it>infection is infection stage-dependent

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>A long-term existing schistosome infection can aid in maintaining immuno-homeostasis, thus providing protection against various types of autoimmune diseases to the infected host. Such benefits have often been associated with acute or...

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Main Authors: Chi FengLi, Li Jun, Chen ChunXia, Yin Lan, Zhuang WenJia, Li Jia, He YunKun, Bai YanShuang, Chen Xiao-Ping
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-06-01
Series:BMC Immunology
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2172/11/28