Infection vs. Reinfection: The Immunomodulation of Erythropoiesis.

Severe malarial anemia (SMA) increases the morbidity and mortality of , the causative agent of malaria. SMA is mainly developed by children and pregnant women in response to the infection. It is characterized by ineffective erythropoiesis caused by impaired erythropoietin (EPO) signaling.

Pro-Inflammatory Priming of the Brain: The Underlying Cause of Parkinson's Disease.

Parkinson's disease (PD) is a multifactorial neurodegenerative pathology characterized by the progressive loss of dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra of the brain. Aging is considered the main risk factor for the development of idiopathic PD. However, immunity and inflammation play a crucial role in the pathogenesis of this disorder.

Cell Death-Osis of Dopaminergic Neurons and the Role of Iron in Parkinson's Disease.

There is still no cure for neurodegenerative diseases, such as Parkinson's disease (PD). Current treatments are based on the attempt to reduce dopaminergic neuronal loss, and multidisciplinary approaches have been used to provide only a temporary symptoms' relief. In addition to the difficulties of drugs developed against PD to access the brain, the specificity of those inhibitory compounds could be a concern.