Neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin increases HLA-G(+)/FoxP3(+) T-regulatory cell population in an in vitro model of PBMC.

Neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin (NGAL) is emerging as a mediator of various biological and pathological states. However, the specific biological role of this molecule remains unclear, as it serves as a biomarker for many conditions. The high sensitivity of NGAL as a biomarker coupled with...

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Main Authors: Gaetano La Manna, Giulia Ghinatti, Pier Luigi Tazzari, Francesco Alviano, Francesca Ricci, Irene Capelli, Vania Cuna, Paola Todeschini, Eugenio Brunocilla, Pasqualepaolo Pagliaro, Laura Bonsi, Sergio Stefoni
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2014-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3937322?pdf=render