Release of endothelial activation markers in lungs of patients with malaria-associated acute respiratory distress syndrome

Release of endothelial activation markers in lungs of patients with malaria-associated acute respiratory distress syndrome

Abstract Background Malaria-associated acute respiratory distress syndrome (MA-ARDS) is an understudied complication of malaria and is characterized by pulmonary inflammation and disruption of the alveolar-capillary membrane. Its pathogenesis remains poorly understood. Since endothelial activation p...

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Main Authors: Thao-Thy Pham, Chuchard Punsawad, Supattra Glaharn, Simon F. De Meyer, Parnpen Viriyavejakul, Philippe E. Van den Steen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-12-01
Series:Malaria Journal
Subjects:
MA-ARDS
Plasmodium falciparum
Endothelial activation
VWF
ANG-2
Lungs
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12936-019-3040-3

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12936-019-3040-3

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