Susceptibility to Entamoeba histolytica intestinal infection is related to reduction in natural killer T-lymphocytes in C57BL/6 mice

Susceptibility to Entamoeba histolytica intestinal infection is related to reduction in natural killer T-lymphocytes in C57BL/6 mice

Entamoeba histolytica is a protozoan that causes amoebiasis. Recent studies demonstrated that natural killer T lymphocytes (NKT) are critical for preventing the development of amoebic liver abscess. In spite of that, there are only a handful of studies in the area. Herein, we explored the role of NK...

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Main Authors: Oliveira, Fabrício M.S., Horta, Bernardo C., Prata, Luana O., Santiago, Andrezza F., Alves, Andréa C., Faria, Ana M.C., Gomes, Maria A., Caliari, Marcelo V.
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2012
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3892629/

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