Expression of human beta-defensins 1 and 2 in kidneys with chronic bacterial infection

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Constitutive expression and localization of antimicrobial human β-defensin-1 (HBD-1) in human kidneys as a potential mechanism of antimicrobial defense has been previously reported. Inducible expression of human β-defensin-2 (HBD-2)...

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Main Authors: Raffenberg Uta, Hohgräwe Kerstin, Hartmann Julia, Kellner Udo, Krams Matthias, Harder Jürgen, Retz Margitta, Lehmann Jan, Gerber Martin, Loch Tillmann, Weichert-Jacobsen Klaus, Stöckle Michael
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2002-09-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/2/20

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