The Expression and Modulation of IFN-α and IFN-β in Human Keratinocytes

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In addition to leukocytes and fibroblasts, the classic sources of human interferons (IFN), many other human cells are now known to be capable of producing IFN. Keratinocytes (KC) are abundant in the skin and provide the first line of defense against viruses and other noxious agents. Human KC are a potent source of cytokines and were implicated as forming IFN-like protein(s). We have investigated whether KC form...

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