β-Defensin-1 Regulates Influenza Virus Infection in Human Bronchial Epithelial Cells through the STAT3 Signaling Pathway
Understanding the host response to influenza A virus (IAV) infection is vital for developing intervention strategies. The primary barriers for invading respiratory pathogens are the respiratory tract epithelial cells and antimicrobial proteins generated by these cells. The antimicrobial peptide, β-d...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2023-01-01
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Series: | Pathogens |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0817/12/1/123 |