Examining the impact of the Chlamydia muridarum-induced synthesis of IFN-β during genital tract infection
Ramesh Kumar, Iliana C. Cordova-Mendez, Fnu Litika, Evan Kara, Rayna Moiz, Derrick Burgess, Arkaprabha Banerjee, Wilbert A. Derbigny
This study investigates the role of IFN-β in epithelial immune responses and chlamydial infection, showing it restricts bacterial growth and shapes immune responses.
bioRxiv · Mar 24, 2026 · PreprintMicrobiology