Epithelial antimicrobial defence of the skin and intestine
Epithelial antimicrobial defence of the skin and intestine
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London: Nature Publishing Group UK
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English
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London: Nature Publishing Group UK
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Mammalian intestine and skin interface with the external environment and are thus in contact with both pathogenic and commensal microorganisms. Antimicrobial proteins produced by epithelial cells are essential for defending against microbial challenges at these tissue sites.
Mammalian antimicrobial proteins are members of a diverse...
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Epithelial antimicrobial defence of the skin and intestine
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TN_cdi_pubmedcentral_primary_oai_pubmedcentral_nih_gov_3563335
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_pubmedcentral_primary_oai_pubmedcentral_nih_gov_3563335
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1474-1733
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1474-1741
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10.1038/nri3228
