Paneth cell α-defensins and enteric microbiota in health and disease
Antimicrobial peptides are major effectors of innate immunity of multicellular organisms including humans and play a critical role in host defense, and their importance is widely recognized. The epithelium of the intestine is the largest surface area exposed to the outer environment, including patho...
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| Format: | Online |
| Language: | English |
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BMFH Press
2015
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| Online Access: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4858879/ |