Overexpression of Toll-like receptor 4 contributes to the internalization and elimination of Escherichia coli in sheep by enhancing caveolae-dependent endocytosis
Abstract Background Gram-negative bacterial infections have a major economic impact on both the livestock industry and public health. Toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4) plays a crucial role in host defence against Gram-negative bacteria. Exploring the defence mechanism regulated by TLR4 may provide new tar...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2021-05-01
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Series: | Journal of Animal Science and Biotechnology |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s40104-021-00585-z |