IFN-γ plays a unique role in protection against low virulent Trypanosoma cruzi strain.

IFN-γ plays a unique role in protection against low virulent Trypanosoma cruzi strain.

BACKGROUND: T. cruzi strains have been divided into six discrete typing units (DTUs) according to their genetic background. These groups are designated T. cruzi I to VI. In this context, amastigotes from G strain (T. cruzi I) are highly infective in vitro and show no parasitemia in vivo. Here we aim...

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Main Authors: Adele A Rodrigues, Jasson S S Saosa, Grace K da Silva, Flávia A Martins, Aline A da Silva, Cecílio P da Silva Souza Neto, Catarina V Horta, Dario S Zamboni, João S da Silva, Eloisa A V Ferro, Claudio V da Silva
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2012-01-01
Series:PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3317909?pdf=render

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