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Differential epithelial expression of the putative innate immune molecule SPLUNC1 in Cystic Fibrosis
7 Nov 2007
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INTRODUCTION: Short PLUNC1 (SPLUNC1) is the founding member of a family of proteins (PLUNCS) expressed in the upper respiratory tract and oral cavity, which may function in host defence. It is one of the most highly expressed genes in the upper airways and the protein has been detected in sputum and nasal secretions. The biology of the PLUNC family is poorly understood but in keeping with the putative function of...
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