Immunopathogenesis in Chlamydia trachomatis Infected Women
Joint Authors
Boccia, Priscilla
Mascellino, Maria Teresa
Oliva, Alessandra
Source
ISRN Obstetrics and Gynecology
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-9, 9 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-11-24
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
9
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
We examine the Chlamydia trachomatis (Ct) immunopathogenesis on the basis of the complex interaction between host immune response and virulence microorganism factors.
Ct infection can be asymptomatic or may produce an inflammation elicited and preserved by reinfections or persistent infections.
We discuss the host polymorphisms that, with their anti- or proinflammatory effects, determine the course of the disease.
We also took into account the inflammation process following the Chlamydia illness and the role of both CD4 cells producing IFN-γ and CD8 cells with their cytokines production.
The crucial role of Ct-hsp60 and the double activity (either damaging or preserving from some kinds of tumors) of anti-Ct-hsp60 antibodies are considered.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Mascellino, Maria Teresa& Boccia, Priscilla& Oliva, Alessandra. 2011. Immunopathogenesis in Chlamydia trachomatis Infected Women. ISRN Obstetrics and Gynecology،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-9.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Mascellino, Maria Teresa…[et al.]. Immunopathogenesis in Chlamydia trachomatis Infected Women. ISRN Obstetrics and Gynecology No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-9.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Mascellino, Maria Teresa& Boccia, Priscilla& Oliva, Alessandra. Immunopathogenesis in Chlamydia trachomatis Infected Women. ISRN Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2011. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-472197
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-472197