文摘
Recombinant T. pallidum flagellin FlaA2 was purified. Stimulation with T. pallidum flagellin FlaA2 may significantly induce proinflammatory cytokine IL-6 expression in human monocytes. T. pallidum flagellin FlaA2 induces IL-6 production via signaling pathways involving TLR2, MyD88, ERK, p38, and NF-κB in monocytes, which could contribute to the pathogenesis of T. pallidum.