Inducible expression of beta defensins by human respiratory epithelial cells exposed to <it>Aspergillus fumigatus </it>organisms

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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Main Authors: Tichanné-Seltzer Virginie, Guerrier Daniel, Cagna Adrien, Abdelouahab Mahdia, Mouyna Isabelle, Féménia Françoise, Huet Dominique, Alekseeva Ludmila, Baeza-Squiban Armelle, Chermette René, Latgé Jean-Paul, Berkova Nadia
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-02-01
Series:BMC Microbiology
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2180/9/33

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