Serum and BAL macrophage migration inhibitory factor levels in HIV infected Tanzanians with pulmonary tuberculosis or other lung diseases
Macrophage migration inhibitory factor (MIF) activates macrophages, promotes delayed-type hypersensitivity reaction, and regulates Th1/Th2 balance in inflammatory response. Serum MIF concentration is high in patients with pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB). Higher MIF levels are associated with high morta...
Veröffentlicht in: | Clinical immunology (Orlando, Fla.). - 1999. - 123(2007), 1 vom: 01. Apr., Seite 60-5 |
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Zugriff auf das übergeordnete Werk: | Clinical immunology (Orlando, Fla.) |
Schlagworte: | Journal Article Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't Macrophage Migration-Inhibitory Factors |