Tumor necrosis factor-α in human American tegumentary leishmaniasis

Tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) is a cytokine produced by activated macrophages and other cells. In order to verify whether the serum levels of TNF-α in American tegumentary leishmaniasis patients are associated with the process of cure or aggravation of the disease, 41 patient...

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Main Authors: Alda Maria Da-Cruz, Márcia Pereira de Oliveira, Paula Mello De Luca, Sergio CF Mendonça, Sergio G Coutinho
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Instituto Oswaldo Cruz, Ministério da Saúde 1996-04-01
Series:Memórias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz.
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0074-02761996000200019