Kynurenine-AHR Reduces T-Cell Infiltration and Induces a Delayed T-Cell Immune Response by Suppressing the STAT1-CXCL9/CXCL10 Axis in Tuberculosis

Medicine, Infectious Diseases, Life Sciences, Immunology,
tuberculosis   tryptophan metabolism   IDO1   immunosuppression   chemokines   T-cell infiltration   STAT1 signaling pathway  

Research Background and Motivation Tuberculosis (TB), caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb), is a global health issue infecting and killing millions annually. Despite advances in TB diagnosis and treatment, the immune evasion strategies employed by Mtb remain a critical reason for its prolonged survival in the host, leading to chronic infectio...