Although NO, a macrophage product that inhibits respiration, and hypoxia are likely triggers in vivo, additional cues could activate the dormancy regulon during infection.

• 虽然巨噬细胞的产物一氧化氮会抑制呼吸，但缺氧却有可能在体内触发，还可能激活感染期间的休眠调节子。