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Lyu et al., 2024 - Understanding the development of tuberculous granulomas: insights into host protection and pathogenesis, a review in humans and animals
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Formation of foamy macrophages and their role in TB pathogenesis. Foamy macrophages play a key role in the formation of caseous necrosis. They are formed when macrophages acquire cholesterol-containing LDL particles into lipid bodies. See text for discussion. ESAT-6, 6 kDa early secretory antigenic target; GPR109A, a specific G-protein coupled receptor; LB, lipid bodies; LDL, low density lipoprotein; MA, mycolic acids; PPARγ, peroxisome proliferator-gamma; TR4, testicular receiver 4.

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