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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2009-06-01
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Series: | BMC Immunology |
Online Access: | http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2172/10/36 |