Search Results - "Pfaff, A.W."
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Toxoplasma gondii -induced foetal resorption in mice involves interferon-γ-induced apoptosis and spiral artery dilation at the maternofoetal interface
Published in International journal for parasitology (01-03-2009)“…The severity of congenital toxoplasmosis depends on the stage of the pregnancy at which infection takes place. Infection during the first trimester generally…”
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Cytokine Profiles in Toxoplasmic and Viral Uveitis
Published in The Journal of infectious diseases (15-04-2009)“…BackgroundUveitis is a major cause of visual impairment throughout the world. Analysis of cytokine profiles in aqueous humor specimens may provide insight into…”
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Toxoplasma gondii exploits UHRF1 and induces host cell cycle arrest at G2 to enable its proliferation
Published in Cellular microbiology (01-04-2008)“…Toxoplasma gondii is an obligate intracellular parasite that causes severe disease in humans. It is able to infect all nucleated mammalian cells leading to…”
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Cellular and molecular physiopathology of congenital toxoplasmosis: the dual role of IFN-gamma
Published in Parasitology (01-01-2007)“…Toxoplasma gondii is one of the few pathogens that can cross the placenta. Frequency and severity of transmission vary with gestational age. While the control…”
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Different effect of Toxoplasma gondii infection on adhesion capacity of fibroblasts and monocytes
Published in Parasite immunology (01-09-2008)“…This study investigated the effect of infection with the apicomplexan parasite Toxoplasma gondii, in combination with the concomitant cytokine environment…”
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Impact of foetus and mother on IFN-γ-induced indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase and inducible nitric oxide synthase expression in murine placenta following Toxoplasma gondii infection
Published in International journal for parasitology (01-02-2008)“…IFN-γ production is a hallmark of acute infection with the protozoan parasite Toxoplasma gondii. The tryptophan-catabolising enzyme indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase…”
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1,25-Dihydroxyvitamin D3 induces splenocyte apoptosis and enhances BALB/c mice sensitivity to toxoplasmosis
Published in The Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology (01-07-2005)“…The hormonal form of Vitamin D, 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3, is well known for its immunosuppressive, anti-proliferative and pro-apoptotic activities. In the…”
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