Collagen VI Encodes Antimicrobial Activity: Novel Innate Host Defense Properties of the Extracellular Matrix
Collagen VI Encodes Antimicrobial Activity: Novel Innate Host Defense Properties of the Extracellular Matrix
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DOI:
10.1159/000335239
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发表时间:
2012-01-01
影响因子:
5.3
通讯作者:
Morgelin, Matthias
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作者:
Abdillahi, Suado M.;Balvanovic, Selma;Morgelin, Matthias
Collagen type VI is a subepithelial extracellular matrix component in airways and an adhesive substrate for oral pathogens [Bober et al.: J Innate lmmun 2010;2:160-166]. Here, we report that collagen VI displays a dose-dependent antimicrobial activity against group A, C, and G streptococci by membrane disruption in physiological conditions. The data disclose previously unrecognized aspects of the extracellular matrix in innate host defense. Copyright (C) 20125. Karger AG, Basel