Allicin enhances host pro-inflammatory immune responses and protects against acute murine malaria infection

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>During malaria infection, multiple pro-inflammatory mediators including IFN-γ, TNF and nitric oxide (NO) play a crucial role in the protection against the parasites. Modulation of host immunity is an important strategy to improve the...

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Main Authors: Feng Yonghui, Zhu Xiaotong, Wang Qinghui, Jiang Yongjun, Shang Hong, Cui Liwang, Cao Yaming
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-08-01
Series:Malaria Journal
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Online Access:http://www.malariajournal.com/content/11/1/268