Terence K Tutumlu, Cédric Dollé, Katharina Kusejko, Sébastien Gagneux, Silvio D Brugger, Huldrych F Günthard, Johannes Nemeth
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Abstract
Mycobacteria have coevolved with humans over millennia, leaving profound imprints on our immune systems. Beyond active disease, their exposure may exert immunomodulatory effects, including allergy modulation and heterologous protection against infections. This forum article explores these potentially mutualistic interactions, highlighting their potential for novel therapies and public health strategies.
期刊介绍:
Trends in Microbiology serves as a comprehensive, multidisciplinary forum for discussing various aspects of microbiology, spanning cell biology, immunology, genetics, evolution, virology, bacteriology, protozoology, and mycology. In the rapidly evolving field of microbiology, technological advancements, especially in genome sequencing, impact prokaryote biology from pathogens to extremophiles, influencing developments in drugs, vaccines, and industrial enzyme research.