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Chinese Journal of Antituberculosis ›› 2026, Vol. 48 ›› Issue (6): 892-902.doi: 10.19982/j.issn.1000-6621.20250513

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Research progress of serological markers for the prognostic evaluation of pulmonary tuberculosis

Zhang Wenya1,2, Zhang Yanqiu2,3, Wang Weidong2,3, Xu Xiaowan2,3, He Mengya2,3, Sun Dingyong1,2,3()   

  1. 1 Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
    2 Department of Tuberculosis Prevention and Control Center, Henan Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Zhengzhou 450016, China
    3 Henan Key Laboratory of Infectious Pathogenic Microbiology, Zhengzhou 450016, China
  • Received:2025-12-22 Online:2026-06-10 Published:2026-05-25
  • Contact: Sun Dingyong E-mail:sundy2222@126.com
  • Supported by:
    Henan Provincial Science and Technology Development Plan(242102311130);Henan CDC Scientific and Technological Key Research Program(HNCDCZD20250105)

Abstract:

Accurate prognostic evaluation is crucial for improving clinical outcomes in pulmonary tuberculosis (TB). Serological markers can dynamically and quantitatively reflect the host’s inflammatory, metabolic, and immune status, complementing the limitations of traditional methods. This article systematically reviews the research progress on five categories of serological markers related to prognosis: (1) Non-specific inflammatory and acute-phase response indicators (e.g., CRP, PCT), whose dynamic changes correlate with disease activity and treatment response; (2) Nutritional and metabolic status indicators (e.g., Alb, AG), which assess systemic condition and mortality risk; (3) Innate immune and microenvironment regulatory markers (e.g., sTREM-1, IP-10), revealing immunopathological status; (4) Immune effector cytokines (e.g., IFN-γ, IL-6, IL-10), whose balance influences disease progression; (5) Novel markers related to programmed cell death and metabolic reprogramming (e.g., GSDMD, GPX4), providing new insights from the perspective of cell fate. Multi-marker combinations and predictive models are key directions for enhancing prognostic efficacy. Although some markers show good predictive value, challenges remain, such as lack of specificity and standardization. Future efforts should focus on multi-dimensional integration, model construction, and prospective validation to advance their translation into precise clinical management.

Key words: Tuberculosis, pulmonary, Serum, Biological markers, Prognosis

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