Inhibition of proline tyrosine kinase 2 (Pyk2) phosphorylation during adherent-invasive Escherichia coli infection inhibits intra-macrophage replication and inflammatory cytokine release
X. Li, M. J. Ormsby, G. Fallata, L. M. Meikle, D. Xu, D. M. Wall
This study shows that inhibiting Pyk2 reduces AIEC replication in macrophages and inflammatory cytokine release, suggesting a potential therapeutic target for Crohn's Disease.
bioRxiv · Nov 14, 2022 · PreprintMicrobiology