G. M. C. Guimarães

Phenotypic characterization of mucosal-associated invariant T cells in visceral leishmaniasis and HIV co-infection

Introduction Mucosal-associated invariant T (MAIT) cells are unconventional T lymphocytes with innate-like antimicrobial responsiveness. Despite their recognized role in bacterial and viral infections, their involvement in protozoal diseases, particularly visceral leishmaniasis (VL) and HIV co-infection, remains poorly...