Cigarette Smoke Modulates NOD1 Signal Pathway and Human ß Defensins Expression in Human Oral Mucosa

Background/Aims: Nucleotide binding oligomerization domain 1 (NOD1) signal pathway and human ß defensins (hBDs) play crucial roles in innate immune. Cigarette smoke has been confirmed to dampen innate immune in some human tissues, such as oral mucosa. The aim of this study was to evaluate potential...

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Main Authors: Ya-jie Qian, Xiang Wang, Ya-fan Gao, Ning Duan, Xiao-feng Huang, Fang-fang Sun, Xiao-dong Han, Wen-mei Wang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Cell Physiol Biochem Press GmbH & Co KG 2015-05-01
Series:Cellular Physiology and Biochemistry
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Online Access:http://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/430112