Immune Stimulation of Interferon-Gamma- and Biopterin Synthesis with Endotoxin in Animal-Experimental Peritonitis
As a result to a microhial stimulus different defence systems are activated. Bacterial lipopolysaccharids (endotoxins) can lead to activation of the immune system in which phagocytic cells like macrophages. secrete cytokines and inflammatory mediators. Owing to a hyperactivation of immune mechanisms...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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De Gruyter
1993-08-01
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| Series: | Pteridines |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1515/pteridines.1993.4.3.153 |