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addition, significant expression <strong>of</strong> TNFa in cardiomyocytes <strong>of</strong> C3H/HePAS <strong>and</strong><br />

the expression <strong>of</strong> IL-6 in cardiomyocytes <strong>of</strong> C57Bl/6. Conclusion: Even though<br />

the infection was similar in both strains, it is possible that subtle differences in<br />

gene expression <strong>of</strong> proinflammatory cytokines <strong>and</strong> chemokines are responsible<br />

for maintenance or elimination <strong>of</strong> the parasite in the cardiac tissue. Financial<br />

Support: Capes, CNPq <strong>and</strong> FAPESP.

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