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Low induction of proinflammatory cytokines parallels evolutionary success of modern strains within the Mycobacterium tuberculosis Beijing genotype.
Infection and immunity - 1 Oct 2013
van Laarhoven Arjan, Mandemakers Jornt J, Kleinnijenhuis Johanneke, Enaimi Mimount, Lachmandas Ekta, Joosten Leo A B, Ottenhoff Tom H M, Netea Mihai G, van Soolingen Dick, van Crevel Reinout
Abstract excerpt
One of the most widespread clades of Mycobacterium tuberculosis worldwide, the Beijing genotype family, consists of ancient (atypical) and modern (typical) strains. Modern Beijing strains outcompete ancient strains in terms of prevalence, while reserving a higher degree of genetic conservation. We hypothesize that their selective advantage lies in eliciting a different host immune response. Bead-disrupted lysates...
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