MicroRNA induction in human macrophages associated with infection with ancient and modern TB strains
Aims and objectives: MicroRNAs are critical regulators of the mammalian immune system through the fine-tuning of gene expression. Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb) can persist alive and replicate into the host due to its ability to interfere with macrophage antimicrobial mechanisms. Recent studies in...
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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=70;epage=70;aulast=Furci;type=0 |