| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6291627 | Experimental Parasitology | 2012 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
⺠Trypanosoma evansi is the etiologic agent of a disease known as Mal de cadeiras. ⺠Zinc is an essential trace element for all organisms. ⺠Zinc can be considered a tool in the modulation of immune response. ⺠Copper is an essential nutrient to iron metabolism and activation of enzymes. ⺠The treatment with these metals is capable of controlling the infection by T. evansi.
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Authors
Luciana Dalla Rosa, Aleksandro S. Da Silva, Camila B. Oliveira, Isabela Brum, Ãrika Benevenutti, Fellipe Dorneles, Jeandre A. Jaques, Kaio C.S. Tavares, Luiz Claudio Miletti, Marta R. Leal, Silvia G. Monteiro,