IFN-γ induced the formation of foamy macrophages via CD40 signal to control Mycobacterium abscessus pulmonary infection
BackgroundFoamy macrophages (FMs) have recently shown potential in restricting the intracellular growth of Mycobacterium. However, the mechanism behind the formation of FMs and their significance in the pathophysiology of Mycobacterium abscessus (M. ab…