TREM-1 expression on neutrophils and monocytes of septic patients: relation to the underlying infection and the implicated pathogen

TREM-1 expression on neutrophils and monocytes of septic patients: relation to the underlying infection and the implicated pathogen

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Current knowledge on the exact ligand causing expression of TREM-1 on neutrophils and monocytes is limited. The present study aimed at the role of underlying infection and of the causative pathogen in the expression of TREM-1 in seps...

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Main Authors: Poukoulidou Thekla, Spyridaki Aikaterini, Mihailidou Ira, Kopterides Petros, Pistiki Aikaterini, Alexiou Zoi, Chrisofos Michael, Dimopoulou Ioanna, Drimoussis Panagiotis, Giamarellos-Bourboulis Evangelos J, Koutelidakis Ioannis, Marioli Androniki, Mega Anna, Orfanos Stylianos E, Theodorakopoulou Maria, Tsironis Christos, Maggina Nina, Polychronopoulos Vlassios, Tsangaris Iraklis
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-11-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/309

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