New insights into neutrophil and Leishmania infantum in vitro immune interactions
- Autores: Alexandre-Pires G, Correia I, Marques CS, Martins C, Rodrigues A, Rodrigues OR, Tomás AM, Vale-Gato I, Ferronha MH, Passero LF, Santos-Gomes G
- Ano de Publicação: 2015
- Journal: Comparative Immunology Microbiology and Infectious Diseases
- Link: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0147957115000247
The interaction between polymorphonuclear leukocytes (PMN) or neutrophils and Leishmania became an interesting focus of research, since PMN turn out to be essential cells in transiently hosting the parasites. This study aims to evaluate whether L. infantum, the etiological agent of zoonotic visceral leishmaniasis, influences the in vitro functional activity of murine neutrophils. Phagocytosis, chemotaxis, […]
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