2010-07-08Zeitschriftenartikel
Legionella pneumophila induces human beta Defensin-3 in pulmonary cells
Scharf, Stefanie; Vardarova, Kremena; Lang, Friederike; Schmeck, Bernd; Opitz, Bastian; Flieger, Antje; Heuner, Klaus; Hippenstiel, Stefan; Suttorp, Norbert; N'Guessan, Philippe D
Background: Legionella pneumophila is an important causative agent of severe pneumonia in humans. Human alveolar epithelium and macrophages are effective barriers for inhaled microorganisms and actively participate in the ...
