Macrophage Migration Inhibitory Factor (MIF): A Key Player in Protozoan Infections
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de Dios Rosado, Juan
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UNAM, Unidad Biomed, Fac Estudios Super Iztacala, Tlalnepantla 54090, Estado De Mexic, MexicoUNAM, Unidad Biomed, Fac Estudios Super Iztacala, Tlalnepantla 54090, Estado De Mexic, Mexico
de Dios Rosado, Juan
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Rodriguez-Sosa, Miriam
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UNAM, Unidad Biomed, Fac Estudios Super Iztacala, Tlalnepantla 54090, Estado De Mexic, MexicoUNAM, Unidad Biomed, Fac Estudios Super Iztacala, Tlalnepantla 54090, Estado De Mexic, Mexico
Rodriguez-Sosa, Miriam
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Macrophage migration inhibitory factor (MIF) is a pleiotropic cytokine produced by the pituitary gland and multiple cell types, including macrophages (Mo), dendritic cells (DC) and T-cells. Upon releases MIF modulates the expression of several inflammatory molecules, such as TNF-alpha, nitric oxide and cyclooxygenase 2 (COX-2). These important MIF characteristics have prompted investigators to study its role in parasite infections. Several reports have demonstrated that MIF plays either a protective or deleterious role in the immune response to different pathogens. Here, we review the role of MIF in the host defense response to some important protozoan infections.