... to many cellular processes and, as such, contribute to disease conditions and cell death. However, the high toxicity of ROS is also extremely beneficial, particularly as it is used to kill invading micro-organisms during mammalian host defence. Moreover, a transient, often more localized, increase in ROS...

... © The Authors Journal compilation © 2011 Biochemical Society 2011 antibody (Ab) bactericidal/permeability-increasing protein (BPI) cystic fibrosis (CF) host defence lipoxin (LX) Innate mammalian host defence against infection is based on rapid immune detection and effector...

... role of the BPI-like proteins in cattle, including the role they may play in host defence and the unique aspects of digestion in ruminants. 1 To whom correspondence should be addressed (email [email protected] ). 2 Present address: Arotec Diagnostics Ltd, P.O. Box 38586...

...S. McCormick; M. Santosuosso; X.Z. Zhang; Z. Xing Dendritic cells (DCs) are an important innate immune cell type which is the bridge between innate and adaptive immunity. Mounting experimental evidence suggests that manipulating DCs represents a powerful means to enhance host defence against...

... Society 2003 bactericidal/permeability-increasing protein (BPI) gene expression gene structure host defence innate immunity lipopolysaccharide-binding protein (LBP) palate lung and nasal epithelium clone (PLUNC) Abbreviations used: BASE, breast cancer and salivary expressed; BPI...

... 2 Present address: GeneMark, Livestock Improvement Corporation, Private Bag 3016, Hamilton, New Zealand. 22 January 2003 © 2003 Biochemical Society 2003 antibacterial bloat Bsp30 cattle host defence PLUNC (palate lung and nasal epithelial clone) Abbreviations...

... 2003 20 January 2003 © 2003 Biochemical Society 2003 host defence Mal TIRAP Trif signal transduction Abbreviations used: IκB, inhibitory κB; IL-1, interleukin-1; IRAK, IL-1 receptor-associated kinase; IRF-3, interferon-regulated factor-3; JNK, Jun N-terminal kinase...