Article
Th22 Cells Are a Major Contributor to the Mycobacterial CD4+ T Cell Response and Are Depleted During HIV Infection
13 Aug 2021
Abstract excerpt
Abstract HIV-1 infection substantially increases the risk of developing tuberculosis (TB). Mechanisms such as defects in the Th1 response to Mycobacterium tuberculosis in HIV-infected persons have been widely reported. However, Th1-independent mechanisms also contribute to protection against TB. To identify a broader spectrum of defects in TB immunity during HIV infection, we examined IL-17A and IL-22 production...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
