Latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) has become a major source of active tuberculosis (ATB).
Although the tuberculin skin test and interferon-gamma release assay can be used to …

Pulmonary tuberculosis is increasingly recognized as a risk factor for COPD. Severe lung
function impairment has been reported in post-TB patients. Despite increasing evidence to …

Tuberculosis is a major infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection.
The pathogenesis and immune mechanism of tuberculosis are not clear, and it is urgent to …

Tuberculosis (TB) and Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) co-infection continues to pose
a significant healthcare burden. HIV co-infection during TB predisposes the host to the …

Tuberculosis (TB) is a chronic disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis (M. tb) and
responsible for millions of deaths worldwide each year. It has a complex pathogenesis that …

Background Macrophages play a crucial role in the progression of AF, closely linked to atrial
inflammation and myocardial fibrosis. However, the functions and molecular mechanisms of …

Tuberculosis is a leading cause of infectious death worldwide, with almost a fourth of the
world's population latently infected with its causative agent, Mycobacterium tuberculosis …

Background: Tracheobronchial tuberculosis (TBTB) is a serious threat to human health. We
aimed to explore the potential regulatory mechanism by which macrophages secrete …