Evaluation of endocytic capacity and NADPH-oxidase activity from armadillo (Dasypus novemcinctus) eosinophils infected with microfilariae.
Vet Immunol Immunopathol
; 127(1-2): 181-5, 2009 Jan 15.
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ABSTRACT
Endocytic activity of phagocytic cells from armadillos infected with viruses, parasites or bacteria is unknown. This report shows that eosinophils from armadillos infected with microfilaria act against these helmintic parasites but have deficiencies in their oxygen-dependent bacteriocidal mechanisms and also in endocytic capacity against yeast.
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01-internacional
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3_ND
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Tatus
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NADPH Oxidases
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Eosinófilos
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Microfilárias
Limite:
Animals
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Vet Immunol Immunopathol
Ano de publicação:
2009
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Article