Apoptosis induced by parasitic diseases

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Fatalities caused by parasitic infections often occur as a result of tissue injury that results from a form of host-cell death known as apoptosis. However, instead of being pathogenic, parasite-induced apoptosis may facilitate host survival. Consequently, it is o...

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Main Authors: Gonzalez-Rey Elena, Bienvenu Anne-Lise, Picot Stephane
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-11-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Online Access:http://www.parasitesandvectors.com/content/3/1/106