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Research conducted at Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research has updated our knowledge about life sciences
December 30th, 2008
Researchers detail in 'Decreased IL-10 and IL-13 production and increased CD44hi T cell recruitment contribute to Leishmania major immunity induced by non-persistent parasites,' new data in life sciences. "Leishmaniasis is currently classified as category 1 disease, i.e. emerging and uncontrolled. Since the importance of persistent infection for maintaining an effective long-lasting protective response is controversial, the present study asks whether immunisation with non-persistent parasites leads to protection against Leishmania infection and to the recruitment of T cells of a specific phenotype," scientists in Parkville, Australia report. "Our study shows that...
Source: TB & Outbreaks Week (2008-12-30)
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