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The inflammasome: Friend or foe in Chlamydia infection?

In this issue of the Biomedical Journal, we take a look at the still somewhat perplexing role of the inflammasome in Chlamydia infection. We also highlight findings suggesting a link between structural changes to arteries in the brain and the onset of depression. Finally, we learn about some of the...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor principal: Walton, Emma Louise
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Chang Gung University 2016
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6138501/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27884375
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.bj.2016.10.003
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Sumario:In this issue of the Biomedical Journal, we take a look at the still somewhat perplexing role of the inflammasome in Chlamydia infection. We also highlight findings suggesting a link between structural changes to arteries in the brain and the onset of depression. Finally, we learn about some of the implications of co-morbidity between diabetes and infectious diseases.