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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Main Authors: Sreekumar Othumpangat, John D. Noti
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-01-01
Series:Pathogens
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0817/12/1/123