Trichinella spiralis cathepsin L induces macrophage M1 polarization via the NF-κB pathway and enhances the ADCC killing of newborn larvae
Abstract Background During the early stages of Trichinella spiralis infection, macrophages predominantly undergo polarization to the M1-like phenotype, causing the host’s inflammatory response and resistance against T. spiralis infection. As the disease progresses, the number of M2-type macrophages...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2023-11-01
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Series: | Parasites & Vectors |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-023-06051-1 |