Macrophages as host, effector and immunoregulatory cells in leishmaniasis: Impact of tissue micro-environment and metabolism
Leishmania are protozoan parasites that predominantly reside in myeloid cells within their mammalian hosts. Monocytes and macrophages play a central role in the pathogenesis of all forms of leishmaniasis, including cutaneous and visceral leishmaniasis. The present review will highlight the diverse r...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2020-12-01
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Series: | Cytokine: X |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590153220300215 |