Sensing of mycobacterial arabinogalactan by galectin-9 exacerbates mycobacterial infection
Mycobacterial arabinogalactan (AG) is an essential cell wall component of mycobacteria and a frequent structural and bio-synthetical target for anti-tuberculosis (TB) drug development. Here, we report that mycobacterial AG is recognized by galectin-9 and exacerbates mycobacterial infection. Administ...
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Format: | Journal article |
Language: | English |
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EMBO Press
2021
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