Macrophage Migration Inhibitory Factor (MIF): A Key Player in Protozoan Infections

Macrophage Migration Inhibitory Factor (MIF): A Key Player in Protozoan Infections

<p>Macrophage migration inhibitory factor (MIF) is a pleiotropic cytokine produced by the pituitary gland and multiple cell types, including macrophages (M&#248;), dendritic cells (DC) and T-cells. Upon releases MIF modulates the expression of several inflammatory molecules, such as TNF-&a...

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Main Author: Juan de Dios Rosado, Miriam Rodriguez-Sosa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Ivyspring International Publisher 2011-01-01
Series:International Journal of Biological Sciences
Online Access:http://www.biolsci.org/v07p1239.htm

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