Abstract
The bactericidal/permeability-increasing protein (BPI) is an antibiotic- and endotoxin-neutralizing protein of granulocytes and epithelial cells. Constitutive expression of BPI, which increases upon interleukin 4 stimulation, by human dermal fibroblast was demonstrated, suggesting an important role of BPI in gramnegative bacterial clearance and a dampened response to endotoxin in the skin.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Clinical and Diagnostic Laboratory Immunology |
Volume | 10 |
Issue number | 3 |
Pages (from-to) | 473-475 |
Number of pages | 3 |
ISSN | 1071-412X |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 06.2003 |
Research Areas and Centers
- Academic Focus: Center for Infection and Inflammation Research (ZIEL)