The human cathelicidin LL-37 is a chemoattractant for eosinophils and neutrophils that acts via formyl-peptide receptors

S. Tjabringa, D. K. Ninaber, J. W. Drijfhout, K. F. Rabe, P. S. Hiemstra (Leiden, The Netherlands)

Source: Annual Congress 2004 - Inflammation and tissue repair in pulmonary disease
Session: Inflammation and tissue repair in pulmonary disease
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 351
Disease area: Airway diseases

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