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The inflammasome in host defense.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  22315529     Owner:  NLM     Status:  In-Data-Review    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Nod-like receptors have emerged as an important family of sensors in host defense. These receptors are expressed in macrophages, dendritic cells and monocytes and play an important role in microbial immunity. Some Nod-like receptors form the inflammasome, a protein complex that activates caspase-1 in response to several stimuli. Caspase-1 activation leads to processing and secretion of pro-inflammatory cytokines such as interleukin (IL)-1β and IL-18. Here, we discuss recent advances in the inflammasome field with an emphasis on host defense. We also compare differential requirements for inflammasome activation in dendritic cells, macrophages and monocytes.
Authors:
Gang Chen; Joao H F Pedra
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article     Date:  2009-12-28
Journal Detail:
Title:  Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)     Volume:  10     ISSN:  1424-8220     ISO Abbreviation:  Sensors (Basel)     Publication Date:  2010  
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2012-02-08     Completed Date:  -     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  101204366     Medline TA:  Sensors (Basel)     Country:  Switzerland    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  97-111     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Center for Disease Vector Research and Department of Entomology, University of California-Riverside, Riverside, 92521, CA, USA; E-Mail: gangc@ucr.edu.
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