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Leishmania major induces distinct neutrophil phenotypes in mice that are resistant or susceptible to infection.
Journal of leukocyte biology - 1 Aug 2007
Charmoy Mélanie, Megnekou Rosette, Allenbach Cindy, Zweifel Christine, Perez Cynthia, Monnat Katia, Breton Mélanie, Ronet Catherine, Launois Pascal, Tacchini-Cottier Fabienne
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Polymorphonuclear neutrophils (PMN) are key components of the inflammatory response contributing to the development of pathogen-specific immune responses. Following infection with Leishmania major, neutrophils are recruited within hours to the site of parasite inoculation. C57BL/6 mice are resistant to infection, and BALB/c mice are susceptible to infection, developing unhealing, inflammatory lesions. In this...
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