Pneumolysin induces release of matrix metalloproteinases-8 and -9 from human neutrophils

R. Cockeran, T. Mitchell, C. Feldman, R. Anderson (Pretoria, Johannesburg, South Africa; Glasgow, United Kingdom)

Source: Annual Congress 2009 - Mechanisms of infection: what's new?
Session: Mechanisms of infection: what's new?
Session type: E-Communication Session
Number: 4778
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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