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      Innate immunity to Mycobacterium tuberculosis.

      Clinical microbiology reviews
      Cytokines, biosynthesis, Humans, Immunity, Innate, Mycobacterium tuberculosis, immunology, Phagocytosis, Tuberculosis

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          The different manifestations of infection with Mycobacterium tuberculosis reflect the balance between the bacillus and host defense mechanisms. Traditionally, protective immunity to tuberculosis has been ascribed to T-cell-mediated immunity, with CD4(+) T cells playing a crucial role. Recent immunological and genetic studies support the long-standing notion that innate immunity is also relevant in tuberculosis. In this review, emphasis is on these natural, innate host defense mechanisms, referring to experimental data (e.g., studies in gene knockout mice) and epidemiological, immunological, and genetic studies in human tuberculosis. The first step in the innate host defense is cellular uptake of M. tuberculosis, which involves different cellular receptors and humoral factors. Toll-like receptors seem to play a crucial role in immune recognition of M. tuberculosis, which is the next step. The subsequent inflammatory response is regulated by production of pro- and anti-inflammatory cytokines and chemokines. Different natural effector mechanisms for killing of M. tuberculosis have now been identified. Finally, the innate host response is necessary for induction of adaptive immunity to M. tuberculosis. These basic mechanisms augment our understanding of disease pathogenesis and clinical course and will be of help in designing adjunctive treatment strategies.

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          11932234
          118070
          10.1128/CMR.15.2.294-309.2002

          Chemistry
          Cytokines,biosynthesis,Humans,Immunity, Innate,Mycobacterium tuberculosis,immunology,Phagocytosis,Tuberculosis

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