International Journal of Tropical Medicine

Year: 2009
Volume: 4
Issue: 2
Page No. 65 - 69

Modulation of IFN-γ, TNF-α, IL-10 and IL-12 Production by Artesunate in Mitogen Treated Splenocytes

Authors : B. Gumede , P.J. Waako P.I. Folb and B. Ryffel

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