Defensins attenuate cytokine responses yet enhance antibody responses to Porphyromonas gingivalis adhesins in mice.

Kohlgraf, Karl G

Defensins attenuate cytokine responses yet enhance antibody responses to Porphyromonas gingivalis adhesins in mice. [electronic resource] - Future microbiology Jan 2010 - 115-25 p. digital

Publication Type: Journal Article; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural

1746-0921

10.2217/fmb.09.107 doi


Adhesins, Bacterial--immunology
Animals
Antibodies, Bacterial--analysis
Bacteroidaceae Infections--immunology
Bronchoalveolar Lavage Fluid--immunology
Cytokines--antagonists & inhibitors
Female
Fimbriae Proteins--immunology
Humans
Lectins--immunology
Mice
Mice, Inbred C57BL
Nasal Cavity--immunology
Porphyromonas gingivalis--immunology
Saliva--immunology
Serum--immunology
alpha-Defensins--immunology
beta-Defensins--immunology