Regulatory T cells in human lymphatic filariasis: stronger functional activity in microfilaremics.

• Prif Awduron: Linda J Wammes (Awdur), Firdaus Hamid (Awdur), Aprilianto E Wiria (Awdur), Heri Wibowo (Awdur), Erliyani Sartono (Awdur), Rick M Maizels (Awdur), Hermelijn H Smits (Awdur), Taniawati Supali (Awdur), Maria Yazdanbakhsh (Awdur)
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• Cyhoeddwyd: Public Library of Science (PLoS), 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z.
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Infection with filarial parasites is associated with T cell hyporesponsiveness, which is thought to be partly mediated by their ability to induce regulatory T cells (Tregs) during human infections. This study investigates the functional capacity of Tregs from different groups of filarial patients to...