| Literature DB >> 10375558 |
E Jouanguy1, R Döffinger, S Dupuis, A Pallier, F Altare, J L Casanova.
Abstract
The development of gene-knockout mice and the identification of gene-deficient humans have improved our understanding of the role of IL-12 and IFN-gamma in host defense. Comparison of experimental and natural infections has shown that animals and humans genetically deficient in immunity mediated by IL-12 or IFN-gamma are highly susceptible to mycobacteria and salmonella. Impaired secretion of, or response to, IFN-gamma is the common pathogenic mechanism that accounts for impaired granuloma formation and uncontrolled growth of bacteria within macrophages. The axis formed between IL-12 and IFN-gamma is essential for protective immunity against mycobacteria and salmonella in mice and men.Entities:
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Year: 1999 PMID： 10375558 DOI： 10.1016/s0952-7915(99)80055-7
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Curr Opin Immunol ISSN： 0952-7915 Impact factor: 7.486