The inhibitory effect against collagen-induced arthritis by <it>Schistosoma japonicum </it>infection is infection stage-dependent
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>A long-term existing schistosome infection can aid in maintaining immuno-homeostasis, thus providing protection against various types of autoimmune diseases to the infected host. Such benefits have often been associated with acute or...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2010-06-01
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Series: | BMC Immunology |
Online Access: | http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2172/11/28 |