Abstract
A family of mammalian Toll-like receptors (TLRs) has a critical role in the recognition of microbial infection. Recent evidence suggests that bacterial lipoproteins - major components of bacterial cell walls - are recognized by a member of the human TLR family.
MeSH terms
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Animals
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Antigen Presentation*
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Antigen-Presenting Cells / metabolism
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Bacterial Infections / immunology*
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Drosophila Proteins*
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Humans
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Immunity, Innate / physiology*
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Lipoproteins / immunology*
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Membrane Glycoproteins / immunology*
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Membrane Glycoproteins / metabolism
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Receptors, Cell Surface / immunology*
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Receptors, Cell Surface / metabolism
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Toll-Like Receptors
Substances
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Drosophila Proteins
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Lipoproteins
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Membrane Glycoproteins
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Receptors, Cell Surface
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Toll-Like Receptors