Change of serum transferrin receptor due to malarial infection, an experiment in Plasmodium gallinaceum infected chicken model

Background & objectives: The serum transferrin receptor (sTfR) concentration in an individual reflectsthe extent of erythropoietic activity and is considered as an useful marker of iron deficiencyindependent of concurrent inflammation or infection. However, data on the impact of malaria on thisp...

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Main Author: Viroj Wiwanitkit, Nara Paritpokee, Suwannee Nithiuthai, Chaiyaporn Boonchalermvichian , Narudee Bhokaisawan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2007-12-01
Series:Journal of Vector Borne Diseases
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Online Access:http://www.mrcindia.org/journal/issues/444255.pdf