The role of ESAT-6 in tuberculosis immunopathology.
Front Immunol
; 15: 1383098, 2024.
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ABSTRACT
Despite major global efforts to eliminate tuberculosis, which is caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb), this disease remains as a major plague of humanity. Several factors associated with the host and Mtb interaction favor the infection establishment and/or determine disease progression. The Early Secreted Antigenic Target 6 kDa (ESAT-6) is one of the most important and well-studied mycobacterial virulence factors. This molecule has been described to play an important role in the development of tuberculosis-associated pathology by subverting crucial components of the host immune responses. This review highlights the main effector mechanisms by which ESAT-6 modulates the immune system, directly impacting cell fate and disease progression.
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Tuberculosis
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Mycobacterium tuberculosis
Límite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Front Immunol
Año:
2024
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Brasil