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Peptidoglycan recognition protein (PGRP)-LE and PGRP-LC act synergistically in Drosophila immunity.
The EMBO journal - 24 Nov 2004
Takehana Aya, Yano Tamaki, Mita Shizuka, Kotani Atsushi, Oshima Yoshiteru, Kurata Shoichiro
Abstract excerpt
In innate immunity, pattern recognition molecules recognize cell wall components of microorganisms and activate subsequent immune responses, such as the induction of antimicrobial peptides and melanization in Drosophila. The diaminopimelic acid (DAP)-type peptidoglycan potently activates imd-dependent induction of antibacterial peptides. Peptidoglycan recognition protein (PGRP) family members act as pattern...
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