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TRAIL limits excessive host immune responses in bacterial meningitis.
The Journal of clinical investigation - 1 Jul 2007
Hoffmann Olaf, Priller Josef, Prozorovski Timour, Schulze-Topphoff Ulf, Baeva Nevena, Lunemann Jan D, Aktas Orhan, Mahrhofer Cordula, Stricker Sarah, Zipp Frauke, Weber Joerg R
Abstract excerpt
Apart from potential roles in anti-tumor surveillance, the TNF-related apoptosis-inducing ligand (TRAIL) has important regulatory functions in the host immune response. We studied antiinflammatory effects of endogenous and recombinant TRAIL (rTRAIL) in experimental meningitis. Following intrathecal application of pneumococcal cell wall, a TLR2 ligand, we found prolonged inflammation, augmented clinical...
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