Human Cathelicidin LL-37 Is a Chemoattractant for Eosinophils and Neutrophils That Acts via Formyl-Peptide Receptors

G. Sandra Tjabringa,Dennis K. Ninaber,Jan W. Drijfhout,Klaus F. Rabe,Pieter S. Hiemstra

Human Cathelicidin LL-37 Is a Chemoattractant for Eosinophils and Neutrophils That Acts via Formyl-Peptide Receptors

2006

G. Sandra Tjabringa
Dennis K. Ninaber
Jan W. Drijfhout
Klaus F. Rabe
Pieter S. Hiemstra

Background: Inflammatory lung diseases such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are characterized by the presence of eosinophils and neutrophils. However, the

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Cathelicidin
Inflammation
Chemotaxis
Formyl peptide receptor
Eosinophil
Neutrophil elastase
Innate immune system
Immunology
Biology
Receptor
Granulocyte

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