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Phenotypic changes of γδ T cells in Plasmodium falciparum placental malaria and pregnancy outcomes in women at delivery in Cameroon.
Frontiers in immunology - 1 Jan 2024
Nana Chris Marco Mbianda, Tchakounté Bodin Darcisse Kwanou, Bitye Bernard Marie Zambo, Fogang Balotin, Zangue Berenice Kenfack Tekougang, Seumko'o Reine Medouen Ndeumou, Nana Benderli Christine, Leke Rose Gana Fomban, Djontu Jean Claude, Argüello Rafael José, Ayong Lawrence, Megnekou Rosette
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Introduction: Depending on the microenvironment, γδ T cells may assume characteristics similar to those of Th1, Th2, Th17, regulatory T cells or antigen presenting cells. Despite the wide documentation of the effect of Th1/Th2 balance on pregnancy associated malaria and outcomes, there are no reports on the relationship between γδ T cell phenotype change and Placental Malaria (PM) with pregnancy outcomes. This...
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