Foamy macrophages from tuberculous patients' granulomas constitute a nutrient-rich reservoir for M....
Foamy macrophages from tuberculous patients' granulomas constitute a nutrient-rich reservoir for M. tuberculosis persistence
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United States: Public Library of Science
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English
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Tuberculosis (TB) is characterized by a tight interplay between Mycobacterium tuberculosis and host cells within granulomas. These cellular aggregates restrict bacterial spreading, but do not kill all the bacilli, which can persist for years. In-depth investigation of M. tuberculosis interactions with granuloma-specific cell populations are needed...
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Foamy macrophages from tuberculous patients' granulomas constitute a nutrient-rich reservoir for M. tuberculosis persistence
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TN_cdi_plos_journals_1289031980
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_plos_journals_1289031980
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1553-7374,1553-7366
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1553-7374
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10.1371/journal.ppat.1000204
