Lack of Interleukin-6 Affects IFN-γ and TNF-α Production and Early In Vivo Control of <i>Brucella abortus</i> Infection

Interleukin-6 (IL-6) is a pleiotropic cytokine promptly produced in response to infections, which contributes to host defense through the stimulation of acute phase immune responses. <i>Brucella abortus</i> is an intracellular bacterium that causes chronic disease in humans and domestic...

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Published in:	Pathogens
Main Authors:	Erika S. Guimarães, Jéssica M. Martins, Marco Túlio R. Gomes, Daiane M. Cerqueira, Sergio C. Oliveira
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2020-12-01
Subjects:	IL-6 <i>Brucella abortus</i> innate immunity neutrophils cell recruitment
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0817/9/12/1040