Synthetic host defense peptide IDR-1002 reduces inflammation in Pseudomonas aeruginosa lung infection.
Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a frequent cause of lung infections, particularly in chronic infections in cystic fibrosis patients. However, treatment is challenging due to P. aeruginosa evasion of the host immune system and the rise of antibiotic resistant strains. Host defense peptides (HDPs) and synth...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Public Library of Science (PLoS)
2017-01-01
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| Series: | PLoS ONE |
| Online Access: | http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC5673212?pdf=render |