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Nod2 mutation enhances NF-kappa B activity and bacterial killing activity of macrophages.
Inflammation - 1 Dec 2009
Tsay Tzyy-Bin, Chang Chien-Jen, Chen Pei-Hsuan, Hsu Ching-Mei, Chen Lee-Wei
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NOD2, an intracellular sensor of bacteria, are linked to increased susceptibility to bacteria in Crohn's disease (CD). The NOD2 protein is expressed mainly by macrophages and dendritic cells. This study is to examine the role of NOD2 in the innate response of macrophages to bacterial challenge. F...
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