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August 14, 2025The Journal of ImmunologyOpen Access

Single-cell profiling of blood and cerebrospinal fluid in tuberculous meningitis

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TTTrinh Thi Bich TramLGLucy C. GarnerLTL. Thai

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Overview

Single-cell RNA sequencing analyzes CSF and blood cell types in tuberculous meningitis, suggesting new treatment targets.

Key Points

  • CSF showed increased inflammatory microglia-like macrophages and reduced cytotoxicity in T and NK cells compared to blood.
  • Among 29 identified cell subtypes, significant variation in relative abundance was observed between CSF and blood samples.
  • Single-cell RNA sequencing helped clarify immunopathogenic mechanisms in TBM, emphasizing pathways for future research.
  • Findings underscore the potential for developing improved therapies targeting specific immune cell populations in TBM.

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Tram et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c235ccb210217d64771b72https://doi.org/10.1093/jimmun/vkaf186
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