Dexamethasone inhibits LPS-induced expression of human β-defensin-2 via down-regulation of TLR4

R. E. MacRedmond, C. M. Greene, N. G. McElvaney, S. O'Neill (Dublin, Ireland)

Source: Annual Congress 2003 - Cellular and molecular mechanisms in epithelium injury and repair
Session: Cellular and molecular mechanisms in epithelium injury and repair
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 3531
Disease area: Airway diseases

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