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An essential amino acid induces epithelial...-defensin expression.
- Source :
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Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America . 11/07/2000, Vol. 97 Issue 23, p12723. 6p. 9 Diagrams, 2 Charts, 5 Graphs. - Publication Year :
- 2000
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Abstract
- Examines the role of antimicrobial peptides like L-isoleucine in the induction of epithelial beta-defensin expression. Molecular mechanism underlying epithelial defensin induction; Clinical utility of isoleucine as immunostimulants that could bolster barrier defenses of mucosal surfaces.
- Subjects :
- *ANTIMICROBIAL peptides
*EPITHELIAL cells
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00278424
- Volume :
- 97
- Issue :
- 23
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 3855841
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.220424597