Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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3416190 | Microbes and Infection | 2006 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Lipopolysaccharide-binding protein (LBP) has a well-established role in Gram-negative infection. New data suggest a more expanded role for LBP as a general recognition molecule. Several bacterial surface components from Gram-positive pathogens are also recognized by this molecule. LBP may also serve as a clinical marker in severe infections and may carry therapeutic potential.
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Authors
Janine Zweigner, Ralf R. Schumann, Joerg R. Weber,