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

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
Subjects:
tuberculosis
body mass index
cytokines
chemokines
latent tuberculosis
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnut.2023.1194682/full

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