Human neutrophil migration and activation by BJcuL, a galactose binding lectin purified from <it>Bothrops jararacussu </it>venom
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Neutrophil migration to an inflamed site constitutes the first line of the innate immune response against invading microorganisms. Given the crucial role of endogenous lectins in neutrophil mobilization and activation, lectins from e...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2011-01-01
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Series: | BMC Immunology |
Online Access: | http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2172/12/10 |