Listeria monocytogenes host defense against

We have shown that oral administration with hot water extracts (CVE) significantly augmented the host defense against infection with Listeria monocytogenes (L. monocytogenes) [10]. L. monocytogenes is one of an intracellular bacteria, as well as Mycobacterium tuberculosis [11-12]. The protective mechanism against Listeria infection depends mainly on the immune response mediated by ap T cells [13]. 

Conlan JW Critical roles of neutrophils in host defense against experimental systemic infections of mice by Listeria monocytogenes, Salmonella typhimurium, and Yersinia eneterocolitica. Infect Immun 1997 65 630-635. 

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