Differential effects of cytokines and corticosteroids on Toll-like receptor 2 expression and activity in human airway epithelia

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The recognition of microbial molecular patterns via Toll-like receptors (TLRs) is critical for mucosal defenses.</p> <p>Methods</p> <p>Using well-differentiated primary cultures of human airway epithelia, we i...

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Main Authors: Manzel Lori J, Nardy Brie N, Scheetz Todd E, Wohlford-Lenane Christine, Winder Audra A, Look Dwight C, McCray Paul B
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-10-01
Series:Respiratory Research
Online Access:http://respiratory-research.com/content/10/1/96