Integrative genomics of the mammalian alveolar macrophage response to intracellular mycobacteria

Abstract Background Bovine TB (bTB), caused by infection with Mycobacterium bovis, is a major endemic disease affecting global cattle production. The key innate immune cell that first encounters the pathogen is the alveolar macrophage, previously shown to be substantially reprogrammed during intrace...

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Main Authors: Thomas J. Hall, Michael P. Mullen, Gillian P. McHugo, Kate E. Killick, Siobhán C. Ring, Donagh P. Berry, Carolina N. Correia, John A. Browne, Stephen V. Gordon, David E. MacHugh
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Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-05-01
Series:BMC Genomics
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12864-021-07643-w