Macrophage-derived developmental endothelial locus 1 (DEL-1) expression promotes an immunoprotective phenotype in experimental visceral leishmaniasis.
J. Lukaszonek, N. Brown, J. Zenga, E. Myburgh, J. P. Hewitson, G. Hajishengalis, T. Chavakis, P. M. Kaye, I. Kourtzelis
This study shows that DEL-1 expression in macrophages reduces parasite burden and granuloma formation in visceral leishmaniasis, promoting an immunoprotective response.
bioRxiv · Apr 24, 2024 · PreprintImmunology