Publications by authors named "Ana Karoliny Alves"
Front Immunol
September 2024
Article Synopsis
- Leprosy is primarily driven by the host's biological and immunological characteristics, impacting disease pathology more than the bacterium itself.
- A systematic review was conducted on 49 articles to explore the connection between immunopathology and leprosy severity, focusing on MHC molecule release, and various immune cell roles.
- The study concludes that while the adaptive immune system worsens nerve damage and influences leprosy type, the innate immune system plays a crucial role in the disease's onset and initial immune responses.
