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alveolar macrophages was observed in TNFR1 -/- mice at day 3 after BCG<br />

infection. Surface expression <strong>of</strong> TNFR2 in C57Bl/6 mice was lower on days 3<br />

<strong>and</strong> 7, which was accompanied by increased levels <strong>of</strong> sTNFR2 in mice infected<br />

with both strains <strong>of</strong> M. bovis. Conclusions: These results suggest a potential<br />

role for TNFR1 in mycobacteria induced alveolar macrophage apoptosis in vivo.<br />

In this scenario, shedding <strong>of</strong> TNFR1 seems to contribute to the modulation <strong>of</strong><br />

macrophage apoptosis in a strain dependent manner.<br />

Financial support: FAPEMIG, CNPq <strong>and</strong> CAPES.

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