Significant apoptosis rather autophagy predominates in astrocytes caused by TOXOCARA CANIS larval excretory-secretory antigens

ConclusionWe concluded that TcES Ag may trigger astrocytes apoptosis predominantly through intrinsic and extrinsic pathways rather autophagy, revealing a novel role of astrocytes in the pathogenesis of CT.
Source: Journal of Microbiology, Immunology and Infection - Category: Microbiology Source Type: research