Haem oxygenase protects against thrombocytopaenia and malaria-associated lung injury
Haem oxygenase protects against thrombocytopaenia and malaria-associated lung injury
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England: BioMed Central Ltd
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English
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England: BioMed Central Ltd
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Malaria-triggered lung injury can occur in both severe and non-severe cases. Platelets may interact with parasitized erythrocytes, leukocytes and endothelium. These interactions can lead to microvessel obstructions and induce release of inflammatory mediators. Induction of the haem oxygenase enzyme is important in the host's response to free haem a...
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Haem oxygenase protects against thrombocytopaenia and malaria-associated lung injury
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TN_cdi_doaj_primary_oai_doaj_org_article_56dfe1a47006477395090d32a99ed024
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_doaj_primary_oai_doaj_org_article_56dfe1a47006477395090d32a99ed024
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1475-2875
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1475-2875
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10.1186/s12936-020-03305-6
