Abstract：
:Since it was first described as having the ability to inhibit macrophage activation, transforming growth factor-beta (TGF-beta) has been analyzed for its role in regulating immune responses to a variety of pathogens, including viruses, bacteria, yeast, and protozoa. Most of the studies have involved organisms that infect macrophages, and this discussion will attempt to highlight these findings. Perhaps the most work has been performed with protozoan pathogens, including Trypanosoma cruzi and a variety of Leishmania species, so the discussion will begin with these organisms. Other studies have focused on mycobacteria and viruses, including human immunodeficiency virus, so these areas will also be emphasized in the discussion. For the most part, investigators have reported that TGF-beta has, as expected, a negative influence on host responses and a beneficial effect on the survival and growth of intracellular pathogens. However, other studies have found that TGF-beta may have a positive or beneficial effect in some models of infection. This review will attempt to highlight studies and conclusions on the roles of TGF-beta in infection.
journal_name
Microbes Infectjournal_title
Microbes and infectionauthors
Reed SGdoi
10.1016/s1286-4579(99)00252-xsubject
Has Abstractpub_date
1999-12-01 00:00:00pages
1313-25issue
15eissn
1286-4579issn
1769-714Xpii
S1286-4579(99)00252-Xjournal_volume
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journal_title：Microbes and infection
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.micinf.2006.10.017
更新日期：2007-02-01 00:00:00
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journal_title：Microbes and infection
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/s1286-4579(99)00209-9
更新日期：1999-11-01 00:00:00
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journal_title：Microbes and infection
pub_type： 杂志文章,评审
doi：10.1016/j.micinf.2010.07.001
更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00
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journal_title：Microbes and infection
pub_type： 杂志文章,评审
doi：10.1016/j.micinf.2010.08.012
更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00
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journal_title：Microbes and infection
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.micinf.2012.02.001
更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00
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journal_title：Microbes and infection
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.micinf.2018.09.001
更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00
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journal_title：Microbes and infection
pub_type： 杂志文章,评审
doi：10.1016/j.micinf.2005.12.016
更新日期：2006-04-01 00:00:00
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journal_title：Microbes and infection
pub_type： 杂志文章,评审
doi：10.1016/s1286-4579(03)00047-9
更新日期：2003-04-01 00:00:00
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journal_title：Microbes and infection
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.micinf.2016.08.001
更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00
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journal_title：Microbes and infection
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.micinf.2010.12.003
更新日期：2011-04-01 00:00:00
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journal_title：Microbes and infection
pub_type： 信件
doi：10.1016/j.micinf.2006.10.020
更新日期：2007-02-01 00:00:00
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journal_title：Microbes and infection
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.micinf.2007.10.002
更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00
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journal_title：Microbes and infection
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.micinf.2011.06.001
更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00
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journal_title：Microbes and infection
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.micinf.2018.09.002
更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00
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journal_title：Microbes and infection
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.micinf.2009.12.008
更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00
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journal_title：Microbes and infection
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.micinf.2013.10.013
更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00
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journal_title：Microbes and infection
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.micinf.2006.04.023
更新日期：2006-08-01 00:00:00
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journal_title：Microbes and infection
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.micinf.2006.10.009
更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00
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journal_title：Microbes and infection
pub_type： 杂志文章,评审
doi：10.1016/j.micinf.2020.08.001
更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00
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journal_title：Microbes and infection
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.micinf.2006.02.020
更新日期：2006-06-01 00:00:00
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journal_title：Microbes and infection
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.micinf.2015.09.012
更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00
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journal_title：Microbes and infection
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.micinf.2005.04.017
更新日期：2005-10-01 00:00:00
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journal_title：Microbes and infection
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.micinf.2015.05.006
更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00
abstract：:Protective immunity against cutaneous leishmaniasis is dependent on the induction of Th1/Tc1 immune responses resulting in efficient parasite elimination. In this review, the mechanisms leading to protection are discussed with special focus on the role of Leishmania major-infected dendritic cells (DC) in induction of ...
journal_title：Microbes and infection
pub_type： 杂志文章,评审
doi：10.1016/j.micinf.2004.05.024
更新日期：2004-10-01 00:00:00
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journal_title：Microbes and infection
pub_type： 杂志文章,评审
doi：10.1016/j.micinf.2010.10.009
更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00
abstract：:Production of inflammatory cytokines and type I interferons by mammalian cells is mediated through virus-specific activation of Toll-like receptors (TLRs). Known roles for different TLRs and speculation as to their roles in viral pathogenesis and immunity are discussed in this review. ...
journal_title：Microbes and infection
pub_type： 杂志文章,评审
doi：10.1016/j.micinf.2004.08.013
更新日期：2004-12-01 00:00:00
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journal_title：Microbes and infection
pub_type： 杂志文章,评审
doi：10.1016/s1286-4579(00)01361-7
更新日期：2001-02-01 00:00:00
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journal_title：Microbes and infection
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.micinf.2007.05.019
更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00
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journal_title：Microbes and infection
pub_type： 杂志文章,评审
doi：10.1016/s1286-4579(03)00071-6
更新日期：2003-05-01 00:00:00
abstract：:Porcine respiratory coronavirus (PRCV) potentiates respiratory disease and proinflammatory cytokine production in the lungs upon intratracheal inoculation with lipopolysaccharide (LPS) at 1 day of infection. This study aimed to quantify LPS-binding protein (LBP), CD14 and haptoglobin in the lungs throughout a PRCV inf...
journal_title：Microbes and infection
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.micinf.2006.01.009
更新日期：2006-05-01 00:00:00
