Effects of ghrelin supplementation on the acute phase of Chagas disease in rats

Effects of ghrelin supplementation on the acute phase of Chagas disease in rats

Abstract Background Trypanosoma cruzi is the causative agent of Chagas disease, which is endemic to subtropical and tropical Americas. The disease treatment remains partially ineffective, involving therapies directed to the parasite as well as palliative strategies for the clinical manifestations. T...

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Main Authors: Ferdinando de Paula Silva, Cássia Mariana Bronzon da Costa, Luiz Miguel Pereira, Diego Fernando Silva Lessa, Dimitrius Leonardo Pitol, João Paulo Mardegan Issa, José Clóvis do Prado Júnior, Ana Amélia Carraro Abrahão
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-11-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Subjects:
Chagas disease
Ghrelin
Immune response
Inflammation
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13071-019-3787-y

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