Role of gamma-delta T cells in host response against <it>Staphylococcus aureus</it>-induced pneumonia

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p><it>Staphylococcus aureus</it> is the major cause of hospital-acquired and community-acquired pneumonia. Host defense to <it>S.aureus</it> infection is largely mediated by the innate immune system. γδ T cells...

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Main Authors: Cheng Ping, Liu Tao, Zhou Wei-Ying, Zhuang Yuan, Peng Liu-sheng, Zhang Jin-yu, Yin Zhi-Nan, Mao Xu-hu, Guo Gang, Shi Yun, Zou Quan-ming
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-07-01
Series:BMC Immunology
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2172/13/38