The innate immunity protein lactoferrin is cleaved and inactivated by cathepsins

M. Rogan, C. C. Taggart, S. O'Neill, N. G. McElvaney (Dublin, Ireland)

Source: Annual Congress 2003 - Induction and modulation of lung cell damage
Session: Induction and modulation of lung cell damage
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 3671
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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