Hypothetical protein Cpn0423 triggers NOD2 activation and contributes to Chlamydia pneumoniae-mediated inflammation

Abstract Background Chlamydia pneumoniae (C. pneumoniae) is pathogenic to humans, by causing pulmonary inflammation or bronchitis in both adolescents and young adults. However, the molecular signals linking C. pneumoniae components to inflammation remain elusive. This study was to investigate the ef...

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Main Authors: Hong-liang Chen, Guo-zhi Dai, An-wen Zhou, Ran-hui Li, Hong-xia Yuan, Jing Xiang, Xiao-xing You, Ou Ran, Yi-mou Wu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-07-01
Series:BMC Microbiology
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12866-017-1062-y