Role of neutrophils in tuberculosis: A bird's eye view
Abstract
Neutrophils are innate immune cells implicated in the process of killing Mycobacterium tuberculosis early during infection. Once the mycobacteria enter the human system, neutrophils sense and engulf them. By secreting bactericidal enzymes and α-defensins like human neutrophil peptides loaded in their granule armory, neutrophils kill the pathogen. Peripheral blood neutrophils secrete a wide range of cytokines like IL-8, IL-1-β and IFN-γ in...
Paper Details
Title
Role of neutrophils in tuberculosis: A bird's eye view
Published Date
Nov 17, 2019
Journal
Volume
26
Issue
4
Pages
240 - 247
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