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Immunomodulatory Effects of 17β-Estradiol on Epithelial Cells during Bacterial Infections
The innate immune system can function under hormonal control. 17β-Estradiol (E2) is an important sexual hormone for the reproductive cycle of mammals, and it has immunomodulatory effects on epithelial cells, which are the first line of defense against incoming bacteria. E2 regulates various pathophy...
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Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
Lenguaje: | English |
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Hindawi
2018
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Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6136541/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30246035 http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2018/6098961 |