Functional Characterization of Neutrophils from Nine-Banded Armadillos (Dasypus novemcicntus; Edentata, Dasypodidae) Infected with Microfilariae | Science Publications

American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences

Fernando M. Guerra-Infante¹  Marcela López-Hurtado¹ 

关键词: Armadillo;    Dasypus novemcinctus;    microfilariae;    neutrophils;   

DOI  :  10.3844/ajavsp.2006.5.7

学科分类：兽医学

来源: Science Publications

【 摘 要 】

The neutrophils from uninfected armadillos have adequate phagocytic and bacteriocidal activity, but diminished chemotactic activity. However, endocytic activity from armadillo neutrophils infected with bacteria, parasites or viruses is unknown. This report shows that neutrophils from armadillos infected with microfilariae displayed deficiencies in their bacteriocidal mechanisms and TNF-like production, but not in their endocytic capacity.

【 授权许可】

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