Endotoxin receptor CD14 in PiZ α-1-antitrypsin deficiency individuals
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>CD14, a receptor for lipopolysaccharides (LPS), is found in both a membrane-bound form (mCD14) and a soluble form (sCD14). It is suggested that sCD14 is mainly released from blood monocytes by serine protease-mediated shedding. Becau...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2008-04-01
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| Series: | Respiratory Research |
| Online Access: | http://respiratory-research.com/content/9/1/34 |