Cathelicidin host defence peptide augments clearance of pulmonary Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection by its influence on neutrophil function in vivo.

Cathelicidins are multifunctional cationic host-defence peptides (CHDP; also known as antimicrobial peptides) and an important component of innate host defence against infection. In addition to microbicidal potential, these peptides have properties with the capacity to modulate inflammation and immu...

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Main Authors: Paula E Beaumont, Brian McHugh, Emily Gwyer Findlay, Annie Mackellar, Karen J Mackenzie, Richard L Gallo, John R W Govan, A John Simpson, Donald J Davidson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2014-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4041793?pdf=render