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A comprehensive genetic map of cytokine responses in Lyme borreliosis.
Nature communications - 7 May 2024
Botey-Bataller Javier, Vrijmoeth Hedwig D, Ursinus Jeanine, Kullberg Bart-Jan, van den Wijngaard Cees C, Ter Hofstede Hadewych, Alaswad Ahmed, Gupta Manoj K, Roesner Lennart M, Huehn Jochen, Werfel Thomas, Schulz Thomas F, Xu Cheng-Jian, Netea Mihai G, Hovius Joppe W, Joosten Leo A B, Li Yang
Abstract excerpt
The incidence of Lyme borreliosis has risen, accompanied by persistent symptoms. The innate immune system and related cytokines are crucial in the host response and symptom development. We characterized cytokine production capacity before and after antibiotic treatment in 1,060 Lyme borreliosis patients. We observed a negative correlation between antibody production and IL-10 responses, as well as increased...
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