Sex hormones and regulation of host responses against parasites

J. Alexander; K. Irving; H. Snider; A. Satoskar; Sabra L. Klein; Craig W. Roberts

Sex hormones and regulation of host responses against parasites

J. Alexander, K. Irving, H. Snider, A. Satoskar, Sabra L. Klein (Editor), Craig W. Roberts (Editor)

Strathclyde Institute Of Pharmacy And Biomedical Sciences

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Abstract

This chapter discusses sex hormones and regulation of host responses against parasites. It is part of a collection which brings insight to the treatment and management of infectious diseases; and delineates areas where knowledge is lacking and highlights future avenues of research.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Sex Hormones and Immunity to Infection
Publisher	Springer
Pages	147-186
Number of pages	39
ISBN (Print)	978-3-642-02154-1
Publication status	Published - 2010

Keywords

gender
hormones
immunity
infection
sex
parasites

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