Increased Mycobacterium tuberculosis antigen-induced gene expression of interferon-gamma, tumor necrosis factor alpha and interleukin-6 in patients with diabetes

Conclusion Increased proinflammatory cytokine production in response to MTB antigens in diabetes would lead to exacerbated pathology and reduced inflammatory control at the site of MTB infection. This would in turn hamper the resolution of inflammation, resulting in unfavorable disease outcomes.
Source: International Journal of Mycobacteriology - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research