The influence of hydrocortisone on cellular defence mechanisms of Biomphalaria glabrata
Mem. Inst. Oswaldo Cruz
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97(6): 881-885, Sept. 2002. ilus, graf
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RESUMO
Since the internal defense system of mollusks consists of cellular and humoral mechanisms, we examined the role of hydrocortisone in mollusks defense cells and the influence of this steroid on the development of Schistosoma mansoni in its intermediary host. Hydrocortisone had an immunosuppressive action in Biomphalaria glabrata, as reflected in the reduced number of defense cells and the altered cell physiology. Histopathological analysis showed that hydrocortisone facilitated the intramolluscan development of S. mansoni, by reducing the extent of the inflammatory response, seen as a greater number of viable sporocysts with no surrounding hemocytes
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Asunto principal:
Schistosoma mansoni
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Biomphalaria
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Células Sanguíneas
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Hidrocortisona
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Antiinflamatorios
Límite:
Animales
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
Mem. Inst. Oswaldo Cruz
Asunto de la revista:
Medicina Tropical
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Parasitología
Año:
2002
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
País de afiliación:
Brasil
Institución/País de afiliación:
Statistika Consultoria/BR
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Universidade Estadual de Campinas/BR
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