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The AIM2 inflammasome is critical for innate immunity to Francisella tularensis

Abstract

The AIM2 inflammasome induces maturation of the proinflammatory cytokines IL-1β and IL-18. Using AIM2-deficient mice, Fitzgerald and colleagues and Alnemri and colleagues show that the AIM2 inflammasome is essential for host defense against cytosolic bacteria and DNA viruses.

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