Induction of heme oxygenase ‐1 increases infection of dog macrophages by L. infantum

ConclusionInduction of HO‐1 metabolism in dogs infected by L. infantum is possibly one of the mechanisms responsible for increasing the infection of macrophages, mainly through reduction of the oxidative and nitrosative metabolisms of these cells.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

Source: Parasite Immunology - September 20, 2017 Category: Parasitology Authors: Breno Fernando Martins Almeida, Kathlenn Liezbeth Oliveira Silva, Gabriela Lovizutto Venturin, Vanessa Marim Chiku, Aline Aparecida Correa Leal, Anelise Maria Bosco, Paulo Cesar Ciarlini, Val éria Marçal Felix Lima Tags: Original Article Source Type: research