TB Research

A surprising new hiding place for a dangerous pathogen.

Sheetal Gandotra, Yogendra Singh

eLife · 2025-12

Abstract

The bacterium that causes TB can hide in liver cells called hepatocytes, and reprogram their metabolism for its own benefit.

MeSH terms

  • Hepatocytes
  • Humans
  • Mycobacterium tuberculosis
  • Animals
  • Tuberculosis
  • Host-Pathogen Interactions