Mycobacterium tuberculosis infected macrophages lead to apoptosis of antigen activated CD8 T cells
Aims and objectives: The role of CD4 T cells in immuno-pathogenesis of Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB) has been demonstrated in mouse models and in humans. However, the role of CD8 T cells in protective immunity against TB needs elucidation. Depletion of cytotoxic CD8 T cells have been found to be...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2015-01-01
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| Series: | International Journal of Mycobacteriology |
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| Online Access: | http://www.ijmyco.org/article.asp?issn=2212-5531;year=2015;volume=4;issue=5;spage=174;epage=175;aulast=Sharma;type=0 |