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[Pattern recognition receptors for recognizing hemozoin].

Authors :
Qian F
Xu HJ
Source :
Zhongguo ji sheng chong xue yu ji sheng chong bing za zhi = Chinese journal of parasitology & parasitic diseases [Zhongguo Ji Sheng Chong Xue Yu Ji Sheng Chong Bing Za Zhi] 2011 Dec; Vol. 29 (6), pp. 477-9.
Publication Year :
2011

Abstract

Hemozoin (malaria pigment) is a byproduct of malaria parasites due to hemoglobin digestion, which can stimulate host's innate inflammatory responses. However, data from different studies are controversial about how hemozoin is recognized by the host's pattern recognition receptors. This article reviews the recent progress in the area.

Details

Language :
Chinese
ISSN :
1000-7423
Volume :
29
Issue :
6
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Zhongguo ji sheng chong xue yu ji sheng chong bing za zhi = Chinese journal of parasitology & parasitic diseases
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
24822353