Role of Host and Parasite MIF Cytokines during <i>Leishmania</i> Infection

Macrophage migration inhibitory factor (MIF) is an immunoregulatory cytokine that has been extensively characterized in human disease and in mouse models. Its pro-inflammatory functions in mammals includes the retention of tissue macrophages and a unique ability to counteract the immunosuppressive a...

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Main Authors: Thomas Holowka, Richard Bucala
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-03-01
Series:Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease
Subjects:
mif
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2414-6366/5/1/46