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The role of inflammasome modulation in virulence
1 May 2012
Abstract excerpt
Pathogens frequently exist in an immunological balancing act with their host. Pathogens must not only replicate within a host but also transmit effectively between hosts to perpetuate their species. On the other hand, the host seeks to maintain homeostasis by clearing pathogens. The inflammasome is a multi-protein complex that can induce cell death and processes IL-1β and additional proinflammatory substrates. In...
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