Bacillus anthracis genomic DNA enhances lethal toxin¿induced cytotoxicity through TNF-¿ production

Conclusions: Our results suggest that B. anthracis DNA may contribute to anthrax pathogenesis by enhancing LT activity via TLR9-mediated TNF-? production.

http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2180/14/300

Source: BMC Microbiology - December 4, 2014 Category: Microbiology Authors: Jun JeonYeon KimMin ChoiKyung KimHae-Ri LeeJeyoun JangYu-Ri KimJeong-Hoon ChunSeong EoTae KimGi-eun Rhie Source Type: research

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