Low body mass index is associated with diminished plasma cytokines and chemokines in both active and latent tuberculosis

IntroductionLow body mass index (BMI) is a major risk factor for tuberculosis (PTB). Low BMI can impair the immune system and thus might affect TB incidence.MethodsWe examined the plasma levels of Type 1, Type 17, pro-inflammatory, Type 2 and regulatory cytokines and CC and CXC chemokines in PTB and...

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Main Authors: Nathella Pavan Kumar, Arul P. Nancy, Kadar Moideen, Pradeep A. Menon, Vaithilingam V. Banurekha, Dina Nair, Sujatha Nott, Subash Babu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-05-01
Series:Frontiers in Nutrition
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnut.2023.1194682/full