Toll-like receptor and antimicrobial peptide expression in the bovine endometrium

• Main Authors: Conlan R Steven (Author), White John O (Author), Gonzalez Deyarina (Author), Eckersall P David (Author), Herath Shan (Author), Meade Kieran G (Author), Davies Darren (Author), O'Farrelly Cliona (Author), Sheldon I Martin (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2008-11-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The endometrium is commonly infected with bacteria leading to severe disease of the uterus in cattle and humans. The endometrial epithelium is the first line of defence for this mucosal surface against bacteria and Toll-like receptor...