Neopterin Concentration in Serum and Chosen Markers of Inflammatory Process in Children with Acute Diarrhea Caused by Rotavirus or Salmonella
Neopterin concentrations reflect the activation of the cellular immune system. Neopterin is released by macrophages stimulated by interferon-γ (IFN-γ), which is produced by activated T lymphocytes. Raised neopterin concentrations in body fluids are found in various disorders, e.g. viral infections (...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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De Gruyter
2009-02-01
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| Series: | Pteridines |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1515/pteridines.2009.20.1.119 |