Deciphering the functional roles of PE18 and PPE26 proteins in modulating Mycobacterium tuberculosis pathogenesis and immune response
IntroductionTuberculosis (TB), caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb), remains a leading cause of mortality worldwide. A crucial factor in Mtb’s virulence is the ESX-5 secretion system, which transports PE/PPE proteins such as PE18 and PPE26. These…