Evidencing leprosy neuronal inflammation by 18-Fluoro-deoxy-glucose.

<h4>Background</h4>Leprosy is caused by multiple interactions between Mycobacterium leprae (M. leprae) and the host's peripheral nerve cells. M. leprae primarily invades Schwann cells, causing nerve damage and consequent development of disabilities. Despite its long history, the pat...

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Auteurs principaux: Patricia Sola Penna, Sergio Augusto Lopes De Souza, Paulo Gustavo Limeira Nobre De Lacerda, Izabela Jardim Rodrigues Pitta, Clarissa Neves Spitz, Anna Maria Sales, Flavio Alves Lara, Ana Caroline Siquara De Souza, Euzenir Nunes Sarno, Roberta Olmo Pinheiro, Marcia Rodrigues Jardim
Format: Article
Langue:English
Publié: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2023-06-01
Collection:PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases
Accès en ligne:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0011383