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Presence Current · Arkansas
Last published 1997
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K K Laffoon

Researcher

UAMS

Also affiliated: Arkansas Children's Hospital (1995–1997); University of Alabama at Birmingham (1997)

Faculty Researcher

5 h-index 5 pubs 292 cited

Research Areas

Biomedical Subjects

  • Animals
  • Female
  • Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha
  • Chlamydia Infections
  • Chlamydia trachomatis
  • Genital Diseases, Female
  • Mice
  • Humans
  • Fallopian Tubes
  • Interferon-gamma
  • Mice, Inbred C3H
  • Mice, Inbred C57BL
  • Progesterone
  • Species Specificity
  • Uterus

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OverviewAI-generated summary

K K Laffoon's research primarily investigates the biological mechanisms underlying disease, with a focus on cellular and molecular processes. Their work has explored areas such as microbial infections, immune responses, and the genetic underpinnings of various conditions. Laffoon has contributed to the scientific literature through publications detailing findings in these domains.

Metrics

  • h-index: 5
  • Publications: 5
  • Citations: 292

Selected Publications

  • Mouse strain-dependent variation in the course and outcome of chlamydial genital tract infection is associated with differences in host response (1997)
    Infection and Immunity 197 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • Intravenous immunoglobulin inhibits staphylococcal toxin-induced human mononuclear phagocyte tumor necrosis factor alpha production (1997)
    Infection and Immunity 27 citations DOI OpenAlex

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