Microbial DNA and RNA induce a host defense reaction of human respiratory epithelial cells

J. Platz, R. A. Koczulla, O. Pinkenburg, A. Puechner, C. Vogelmeier, R. Bals (Marburg, Germany)

Source: Annual Congress 2002 - Regulation of the allergic response
Session: Regulation of the allergic response
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 1362
Disease area: Airway diseases, Respiratory infections

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