Host Metabolic Changes during Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Infection Cause Insulin Resistance in Adult Mice

Host Metabolic Changes during Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Infection Cause Insulin Resistance in Adult Mice

Tuberculosis (TB) is a highly infectious bacterial disease that primarily attacks the lungs. TB is manifested either as latent TB infection (LTBI) or active TB disease, the latter posing a greater threat to life. The risk of developing active TB disease from LTBI is three times higher in individuals...

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Main Authors: Neelam Oswal, Kezia Lizardo, Dhanya Dhanyalayam, Janeesh P. Ayyappan, Hariprasad Thangavel, Scott K. Heysell, Jyothi F. Nagajyothi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-03-01
Series:Journal of Clinical Medicine
Subjects:
tuberculosis
type 2 diabetes
diet and age
insulin resistance
adipose tissue
inflammation
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/11/6/1646

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