IFNG and tuberculosis: Among these, 29 IVE-TB proteins triggered a cytokine response from PBMCs from M. tuberculosis exposed individuals, and nine of these antigens (Rv3615, Rv2029, Rv3353, Rv1733, Rv0826, Rv2215, Rv1791, Rv2873, and Rv2626c) triggered the secretion of cytokine response (IP-10, TNF-α, and IL-17) without induction of IFN-γ response153.