The expression of the β-defensins hBD-2 and hBD-3 is differentially regulated by NF-κB and MAPK/AP-1 pathways in an <it>in vitro </it>model of <it>Candida </it>esophagitis

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p><it>Candida albicans </it>resides on epithelial surfaces as part of the physiological microflora. However, under certain conditions it may cause life-threatening infections like <it>Candida </it>sepsis. Human...

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Main Authors: Steubesand Nadine, Kiehne Karlheinz, Brunke Gabriele, Pahl Rene, Reiss Karina, Herzig Karl-Heinz, Schubert Sabine, Schreiber Stefan, Fölsch Ulrich R, Rosenstiel Philip, Arlt Alexander
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-06-01
Series:BMC Immunology
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2172/10/36