Expression of Toll-like Receptor 2 and Toll-like Receptor 4 in Tuberculous Pleural Effusion

Background: Toll-like receptor-2 (TLR2) and Toll-like receptor-4 (TLR4) have been reported to play a crucial role in tuberculosis, however, little is known about their expression in tuberculous pleuritis. Keywords: Lipopeptides, lipoproteins, pleural effusion, peptidoglycans, respiratory diseases, tuberculosis, TLR2, TLR4.