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Host ICAMs play a role in cell invasion by Mycobacterium tuberculosis and Plasmodium falciparum
Intercellular adhesion molecules (ICAMs) belong to the immunoglobulin superfamily and participate in diverse cellular processes including host–pathogen interactions. ICAM-1 is expressed on various cell types i...
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Open AccessA peptide fragment from the human COX3 protein disrupts association of Mycobacterium tuberculosisvirulence proteins ESAT-6 and CFP10, inhibits mycobacterial growth and mounts protective immune response
Tuberculosis (TB) is one of the most prevalent infectious diseases affecting millions worldwide. The currently available anti-TB drugs and vaccines have proved insufficient to contain this scourge, necessitati...