Malarial anemia and STAT6

Haematologica. 2009 Feb;94(2):157-9. doi: 10.3324/haematol.2008.002311.

Abstract

Understanding the mechanisms behind malarial anemia should lead to new approaches to the management and treatment of children. In this perspective article Drs. Robson and Weatherall examine the pathophysiology of this condition. See related article on page 195.

Publication types

  • Comment
  • Editorial
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Anemia / etiology*
  • Anemia / parasitology
  • Animals
  • Erythropoiesis
  • Humans
  • Interleukins
  • Malaria / complications*
  • STAT6 Transcription Factor / physiology*
  • Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha

Substances

  • Interleukins
  • STAT6 Transcription Factor
  • STAT6 protein, human
  • Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha