Macrophages stand in the first line of defense against a variety of pathogens but are also
involved in the maintenance of tissue homeostasis. To fulfill their functions macrophages …

The resurgence of tuberculosis worldwide has intensified research efforts directed at
examining the host defense and pathogenic mechanisms operative in Mycobacterium …

Tuberculosis is a major cause of death around the world, with most of the 1.5 million deaths
per year attributable to the disease occurring in developing countries. This disease is …

Polymorphonuclear leukocytes (PMNs) are the most abundant white cell in humans and an
essential component of the innate immune system. PMNs are typically the first type of …

Reactivation of latent tuberculosis contributes significantly to the incidence of disease
caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. The mechanisms involved in the containment of …

Mycobacteria are endowed with mechanisms through which they can evade the onslaught
of host defense response. These mechanisms are discussed including diminishing the …

Insect Symbiosis summarizes the current knowledge of the relationship between symbiotic
organisms and their insect hosts and provides an unparalleled analysis of cutting-edge …

The lethality of Mycobacterium tuberculosis remains the highest among infectious organisms
and is linked to inadequate immune response of the host. Containment and cure of …

Granulocytes undergoing apoptosis are recognized and removed by phagocytes before
their lysis. The release of their formidable arsenal of proteases and other toxic intracellular …

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 …