Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
10759750 Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications 2013 6 Pages PDF
Abstract
► We investigated the protective effect of autophagy pathway against MTB infection. ► MTB-infected A549 cells had higher LDH release. ► Inhibition of autophagy signaling significantly enhanced the MTB-induced necrosis. ► Autophagy prevents apoptosis and promotes cell survival in infected cells.
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