Trans-mission control in the urinary tract: Local cytokine regulation of monocyte proliferation to combat infection

J Leukoc Biol. 2018 Jan;103(1):5-7. doi: 10.1002/JLB.4CE0917-382R. Epub 2017 Dec 11.

Abstract

Discussion on in situ monocyte proliferation in response to IL-6 trans-signaling during a urinary tract infection.

Keywords: IL-6; bladder mucosa; uropathogenic E. coli; urothelium.

Publication types

  • Editorial
  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Comment

MeSH terms

  • Cell Proliferation
  • Cytokines
  • Escherichia coli Infections*
  • Humans
  • Interleukin-6
  • Monocytes
  • Urinary Tract Infections*

Substances

  • Cytokines
  • Interleukin-6