ESAT6-induced IFNgamma and CXCL9 can differentiate severity of tuberculosis.
BackgroundProtective responses against Mycobacterium tuberculosis are dependent on appropriate T cell and macrophage activation.Mycobacterial antigen six kDa early secreted antigenic target (ESAT6) and culture filtrate protein 10 (CFP10) can BROW PENCIL BRUNETTE #1610 detect M.tuberculosis specific IFNgamma responses.However, most studies have been