IL-21 is required for optimal antibody production and T cell responses during chronic Toxoplasma gondii infection.

IL-21 is required for optimal antibody production and T cell responses during chronic Toxoplasma gondii infection.
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10.1371/journal.pone.0062889
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2013
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3.7
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Hunter CA
Hunter CA
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综合性期刊3区
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Stumhofer JS;Silver JS;Hunter CA

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