The mRNA expression of visfatin and lipocalin‐2 in peripheral blood mononuclear cells from patients with pulmonary tuberculosis

Abstract

Tuberculosis (TB) is a major infectious disease caused by various strains of mycobacteria, including Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB), and pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB) is the most common form of this disease, mainly affecting lung tissue. 1 Currently, PTB poses a massive health challenge owing to its high prevalence and mortality rates, and remains a major public health concern worldwide, especially in