<it>Legionella pneumophila </it>induces human beta Defensin-3 in pulmonary cells
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p><it>Legionella pneumophila </it>is an important causative agent of severe pneumonia in humans. Human alveolar epithelium and macrophages are effective barriers for inhaled microorganisms and actively participate in the in...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2010-07-01
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Series: | Respiratory Research |
Online Access: | http://respiratory-research.com/content/11/1/93 |