Inducible expression of beta defensins by human respiratory epithelial cells exposed to <it>Aspergillus fumigatus </it>organisms
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p><it>Aspergillus fumigatus</it>, a saprophytic mould, is responsible for life-threatening, invasive pulmonary diseases in immunocompromised hosts. The role of the airway epithelium involves a complex interaction with the i...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2009-02-01
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Series: | BMC Microbiology |
Online Access: | http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2180/9/33 |