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compared with WT counterparts. Moreover, a significant decreased <strong>of</strong><br />

leukocyte rolling in the brain microvasculature <strong>and</strong> increased microvascular<br />

obstruction in the brain was found in the PbA-infected SOCS2 -/- mice when<br />

compared with WT.<br />

Conclusions: These findings indicate, for the first time, a role for SOCS2 in<br />

the immunopathogenesis <strong>of</strong> PbA-associated CM.<br />

Financial support: CAPES, CNPq, FAPEMIG.

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