Mast-Cell Response to Leishmania mexicana and Sand-Fly Salivary Proteins Is Modulated by Orchiectomy
Mast cells (MCs) play a crucial role during Leishmania infections, which is transmitted through the bite of an infected sand fly that injects saliva together with the parasite. Sand fly saliva is a complex fluid that modulates the host immune response. In addition, hormonal factors modulate the host...
Main Authors: | Becker, I. (Author), Morales-Montor, J. (Author), Muñoz-Cruz, S. (Author), Pérez-Torres, A. (Author), Salaiza-Suazo, N. (Author), Sánchez-García, L. (Author) |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI
2022
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