The pseudokinase MLKL contributes to host defense against Streptococcus pluranimalium infection by mediating NLRP3 inflammasome activation and extracellular trap formation

ABSTRACTHost innate immunity plays a pivotal role in the early detection and neutralization of invading pathogens. Here, we show that pseudokinase mixed lineage kinase-like protein (MLKL) is required for host defence against Streptococcus pluranimalium infection by enhancing NLRP3 inflammasome activ...

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Main Authors: Yu-Xin Lei, Yang Liu, Li-Hua Xing, Yu-Jing Wu, Xue-Yin Wang, Fan-Hua Meng, Ya-Nan Lou, Zhao-Guo Ma, Lin Yuan, Shui-Xing Yu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2023-12-01
Series:Virulence
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Online Access:https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/21505594.2023.2258057