Human neutrophil migration and activation by BJcuL, a galactose binding lectin purified from <it>Bothrops jararacussu </it>venom

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Neutrophil migration to an inflamed site constitutes the first line of the innate immune response against invading microorganisms. Given the crucial role of endogenous lectins in neutrophil mobilization and activation, lectins from e...

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Main Authors: Fernandes Luiz, Fugii Gabriel M, Gimenez Ana, Schwartz Carolina, Tomazeli Luciane, Elifio-Esposito Selene, Zishler Luciana FM, Stuelp-Campelo Patrícia M, Moreno Andréa N
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-01-01
Series:BMC Immunology
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2172/12/10

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