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C1q and mannose-binding lectin binding and complement activation across genetically diverse Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex strains.
Journal of immunology (Baltimore, Md. : 1950) - 9 Feb 2026
Duque-Villegas Mario Alejandro, Götz Maximilian Peter, Rousseau Emilie, Homolka Susanne, Niemann Stefan, Garred Peter, Hölscher Christoph, Walter Kerstin, Rosbjerg Anne
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The Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex (MTBC), comprising species such as M. tuberculosis, M. africanum, and M. canettii, is the causative agent of tuberculosis (TB), one of the deadliest infectious diseases worldwide. MTBC strains exhibit genetic diversity that influences host-pathogen interactions, immune evasion, and disease outcomes. The complement system, a crucial component of innate immunity, plays a dual...
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