Neisseria gonorrhoeae induces local secretion of IL-10 at the human cervix to promote asymptomatic colonization
Y. Dai, Q. Yu, V. Edwards, H. Tettelin, D. C. Stein, W. Song
This study shows Neisseria gonorrhoeae induces IL-10 secretion at the cervix via CEACAMs to prevent epithelial shedding and inflammation, enabling asymptomatic colonization.
bioRxiv · May 23, 2024 · PreprintCell Biology