Caspase-1 in Cx3cr1-expressing cells drives an IL-18-dependent T cell response that promotes parasite control during acute T. gondii infection
I. W. Babcock, L. A. Sibley, S. A. Labuzan, M. N. Cowan, I. Sethi, S. Alemu, M. A. Kovacs, J. R. Lukens, T. H. Harris
This study shows that caspase-1 in Cx3cr1-expressing cells drives IL-18 release, enhancing CD4+ T cell IFN-γ production and parasite control during acute T. gondii infection.
bioRxiv · Jan 29, 2024 · PreprintImmunology