Phthalate-Induced Liver Protection against Deleterious Effects of the Th1 Response: A Potentially Serious Health Hazard
Infection with Mycobacterium tuberculosis (TB) induces pulmonary immunopathology mediated by classical Th1 type of acquired immunity with hepatic involvement in up to 80% of disseminated cases. Since PPAR agonists cause immune responses characterized by a decrease in the secretion of Th1 cytokines,...
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Format: | Online |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Publishing Corporation
2007
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Online Access: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2246061/ |