Evidencing leprosy neuronal inflammation by 18-Fluoro-deoxy-glucose.

• Main Authors: Patricia Sola Penna (Author), Sergio Augusto Lopes De Souza (Author), Paulo Gustavo Limeira Nobre De Lacerda (Author), Izabela Jardim Rodrigues Pitta (Author), Clarissa Neves Spitz (Author), Anna Maria Sales (Author), Flavio Alves Lara (Author), Ana Caroline Siquara De Souza (Author), Euzenir Nunes Sarno (Author), Roberta Olmo Pinheiro (Author), Marcia Rodrigues Jardim (Author)
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• 出版: Public Library of Science (PLoS), 2023-06-01T00:00:00Z.
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<h4>Background</h4>Leprosy is caused by multiple interactions between Mycobacterium leprae (M. leprae) and the host's peripheral nerve cells. M. leprae primarily invades Schwann cells, causing nerve damage and consequent development of disabilities. Despite its long history, the pat...