Rare Variable M. tuberculosis Antigens induce predominant Th17 responses in human infection
P. Ogongo, L. Wassie, A. Tran, D. Columbus, L. Sharling, G. Ouma, S. G. Ouma, K. Bobosha, C. S. Lindestam Arlehamn, N. R. Gandhi, S. C. Auld, J. Rengarajan, C. L. Day, J. D. Altman, H. Blumberg, J. D. Ernst
The paper identifies Rare Variable Mtb Antigens (RVMA) that induce Th17 responses in human TB infection, suggesting their potential as vaccine antigens to enhance Th17 immunity.
bioRxiv · Mar 5, 2024 · PreprintImmunology