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An essential amino acid induces epithelial...-defensin expression.

Authors :
Fehlbaum, Pascale
Rao, Meena
Source :
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

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.

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