Abstract
In the upper airway, the production of antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) protects against bacteria, viruses and fungi. Previous investigations have revealed downregulated expression of AMPs in different manifestations of allergic disease. In this study, we examined the expression of LL-37, RNase7 and LEAP-2 in tonsillar tissue and studied a possible relation to seasonal allergic rhinitis (SAR).
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 55-60 |
Journal | Pathogens and Disease |
Volume | 72 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2014 |
Subject classification (UKÄ)
- Microbiology in the Medical Area