Tissue-specific human beta-defensins (HBD)-1, HBD-2 and HBD-3 secretion profile from human amniochorionic membranes stimulated with Candida albicans in a two-compartment tissue culture system

• Main Authors: Zaga-Clavellina Veronica (Author), Ruiz Martha (Author), Flores-Espinosa Pilar (Author), Vega-Sanchez Rodrigo (Author), Flores-Pliego Arturo (Author), Estrada-Gutierrez Guadalupe (Author), Sosa-Gonzalez Irma (Author), Morales-Méndez Iyari (Author), Osorio-Caballero Mauricio (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2012-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>During intrauterine infection, amniochorionic membranes represent a mechanical and immunological barrier against dissemination of infection. Human beta defensins (HBD)-1, HBD-2, and HBD-3 are key elements of innate immunity that repr...