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ROLE OF CD4-CD8- DN T CELLS IN CHAGAS CARDIOMYOPATHY

ROLE OF CD4-CD8- DN T CELLS IN CHAGAS CARDIOMYOPATHY

PI: Igor Almeida

Sponsor: NIH - NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF ALLERGY AND INFECTIOUS DISEASES THROUGH THE FOUNDATION FOR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT (FUNDEP)

Biological Sciences

Amount awarded: $84,000

This research project identifies and analyzes the T. cruzi-derived antigen(s) responsible for the activation of T cells that are major sources of cytokines causing intense inflammation in chronic Chagas disease.

Posting date: Wed, 12/04/2019

Award start date: Wed, 08/01/2018

Award end date: Sun, 07/31/2022

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