Inhibition of type I interferon signaling abrogates early Mycobacterium bovis infection
Abstract Background Mycobacterium bovis (M. bovis) is the principal causative agent of bovine tuberculosis; however, it may also cause serious infection in human being. Type I IFN is a key factor in reducing viral multiplication and modulating host immune response against viral infection. However, t...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2019-12-01
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Series: | BMC Infectious Diseases |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-019-4654-3 |