| Literature DB >> 8227249 |
Abstract
The specific anergy seen in severe, disseminated leprosy appears to represent multifaceted actions of macrophages and suppressor T lymphocytes. Identification of cytokine mediation in these events helps to account for the immune system's "choice" of cellular versus humoral defenses--and points toward manipulation of cytokine switches for immunotherapy against infectious and autoimmune disease.Entities:
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Year: 1993 PMID: 8227249 DOI: 10.1080/21548331.1993.11442874
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Hosp Pract (Off Ed) ISSN: 8750-2836