Journal article
Antimicrobial peptides and proteins in the innate defense of the airway surface
Current Opinion in Immunology, Vol.13(1), pp.89-95
2001
DOI: 10.1016/S0952-7915(00)00187-4
PMID: 11154923
Abstract
Recent studies have advanced our understanding of innate immune mechanisms that protect the airways and maintain a sterile lung. Multiple antimicrobial peptides and proteins have been identified in airway secretions and their roles are beginning to be established in animal models. Moreover, evidence for coupling between the innate and adaptive immune systems is beginning to emerge. The understanding of the innate airway defense system offers the opportunity for the development of novel therapeutic approaches.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Antimicrobial peptides and proteins in the innate defense of the airway surface
- Creators
- Sue M Travis - University of IowaPradeep K Singh - University of IowaMichael J Welsh - University of Iowa
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- Current Opinion in Immunology, Vol.13(1), pp.89-95
- Publisher
- Elsevier Ltd
- DOI
- 10.1016/S0952-7915(00)00187-4
- PMID
- 11154923
- ISSN
- 0952-7915
- eISSN
- 1879-0372
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 2001
- Academic Unit
- Neurology; Molecular Physiology and Biophysics; Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Occupational Medicine; Fraternal Order of Eagles Diabetes Research Center; Neurosurgery; Internal Medicine
- Record Identifier
- 9984259509202771
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