Tissue-specific human beta-defensins (HBD)1, HBD2, and HBD3 secretion from human extra-placental membranes stimulated with <it>Escherichia coli</it>

• Main Authors: Zaga-Clavellina Veronica (Author), Flores-Espinosa Pilar (Author), Garcia-Lopez Guadalupe (Author)
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• 出版: BMC, 2010-12-01T00:00:00Z.
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>During an ascending infection along the reproductive tract, the extra-placental membranes must act as a selective and competent barrier against pathogens. Human beta defensins (HBD)1, HBD2, and HBD3 are key elements of innate immunit...