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Host genetic background affects regulatory T-cell activity that influences the magnitude of cellular immune response against Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
Immunology and cell biology - 1 May 2011
Paula Marina Oliveira, Fonseca Denise Morais, Wowk Pryscilla Fanini, Gembre Ana Flávia, Fedatto Paola Fernanda, Sérgio Cássia Alves, Silva Célio Lopes, Bonato Vânia Luiza Deperon
Abstract excerpt
Using two mouse strains with different abilities to generate interferon (IFN)-γ production after Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection, we tested the hypothesis that the frequency and activity of regulatory T (Treg) cells are influenced by genetic background. Our results demonstrated that the supp...
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