<it>Legionella pneumophila </it>induces human beta Defensin-3 in pulmonary cells

<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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Main Authors: Hippenstiel Stefan, Heuner Klaus, Flieger Antje, Opitz Bastian, Schmeck Bernd, Lang Friederike, Vardarova Kremena, Scharf Stefanie, Suttorp Norbert, N'Guessan Philippe D
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-07-01
Series:Respiratory Research
Online Access:http://respiratory-research.com/content/11/1/93

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