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Cell activation of human macrophages by lipoteichoic acid is strongly attenuated by lipopolysaccharide-binding protein.
The Journal of biological chemistry - 20 Oct 2006
Mueller Mareike, Stamme Cordula, Draing Christian, Hartung Thomas, Seydel Ulrich, Schromm Andra B
Abstract excerpt
Lipoteichoic acid (LTA) represents immunostimulatory molecules expressed by Gram-positive bacteria. They activate the innate immune system via Toll-like receptors. We have investigated the role of serum proteins in activation of human macrophages by LTA from Staphylococcus aureus and found it to be strongly attenuated by serum. In contrast, the same cells showed a sensitive response to LTA and a significantly...
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