Chronic mycobacteria infection triggers macrophage senescence
Edoardo Scarpa, Doriana Oliveri, Giorgia Moschetti, Anna Griego, A. Vianello, Diego Rondelli, Beatrice Antinori, Gabriele Marchello, Philina Santarelli, Manuel Albanese, Silvia Franzè, Gianluca Cidonio, Lara Manganaro, Nicola Ivan Lorè, Loris Rizzello
This study shows that chronic Mycobacterium abscessus infection causes macrophage senescence, leading to pro-inflammatory cytokine secretion and secondary senescence in neighboring cells.
bioRxiv · Nov 5, 2024 · PreprintMicrobiology