Karlsson, Jenny, Pütsep, Katrin, Chu, Hiutung, Kays, Robert J, Bevins, Charles L, Andersson, Mats
Abstract Background Enteric antimicrobial peptides secreted from Paneth cells, including α-defensins (in mice named cryptdins), are key effector molecules of innate immunity in the small intestine....
George, Michael D, Wehkamp, Jan, Kays, Robert J, Leutenegger, Christian M, Sabir, Sadiah, Grishina, Irina, ...
Abstract Background The small intestinal epithelium mediates vital functions of nutrient absorption and host defense. The spatial organization of the epithelial cells along the crypt-villus axis...