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Quantitative analysis of pro-inflammatory cytokine mRNA expression in Theileria annulata-infected cell lines derived from resistant and susceptible cattle.
Veterinary immunology and immunopathology - 1 May 2004
McGuire Kirsty, Manuja Anju, Russell George C, Springbett Anthea, Craigmile Susan C, Nichani Anil K, Malhotra D V, Glass Elizabeth J
Abstract excerpt
The pathogenic mechanisms involved in tropical theileriosis, caused by the tick-borne protozoan parasite Theileria annulata, are unclear. Pathology is associated with the schizont stage of the parasite, which resides within bovine macrophages. Breed-specific differences in pathology have been observed in cattle, several Bos indicus breeds are relatively resistant to tropical theileriosis whilst Bos taurus cattle...
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