Toll-like receptors and intestinal defence: molecular basis and therapeutic implications.
Toll-like receptors (TLRs) play a principle role in distinct pathogen recognition and in the initiation of innate immune responses of the intestinal mucosa. Activated innate immunity interconnects downstream with adaptive immunity in complex feedback regulatory loops. Intestinal disease might result from inappropriate activation of the mucosal immune system driven by TLRs in response to normal luminal flora.
Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of Essen, Institutsgruppe I /C/8, Virchowstr. 171, D-45147 Essen, Germany. elke.cario@uni-essen.de
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D019281:Dimerization; D006801:Humans; D007410:Intestinal Diseases / Q000235:genetics* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D007422:Intestines / Q000503:physiopathology; D008954:Models, Biological; D015398:Signal Transduction; D051193:Toll-Like Receptors / Q000502:physiology*
D051193:Toll-Like Receptors