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Vol 46(2012) N 1 p. 27-33; I.G. Nikitina, Y.A. Bukurova, G.S. Krasnov, E.N. Grineva, V.L. Karpov, N.A.Lisitsyn*, S.F. Beresten Structure and Function of Enteric α-Defensins in Norm and Pathology Engelhardt Institute of Molecular Biology, Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, 119991 Russia*niklisitsyn@yahoo.com Received - 2011-05-31; Accepted - 2011-06-06 The review summarizes the current data on the structure of enteric α-defensins, their functions in innate and adaptive immunity systems, and their role in intestinal illnesses. α-defensins, Paneth cells, innate immunity, inflammatory bowel disease, colon cancer |
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