Proteomic analyses of smear-positive/negative tuberculosis patients uncover differential antigen-presenting cell activation and lipid metabolism
read more BackgroundTuberculosis (TB) remains a major global health concern, ranking as the second most lethal infectious disease following COVID-19.Smear-Negative Pulmonary Tuberculosis (SNPT) and Smear-Positive Pulmonary Tuberculosis (SPPT) are two common types of pulmonary tuberculosis characterized by distinct bacterial loads.To date, the preci