Proteomics
Researchers from Teikyo University, Department of Dermatology publish new studies and findings in the area of proteomics
Published in Anti-Infectives Week, March 22nd, 2010
Current study results from the report, 'Prostaglandin D2 induces the production of human beta-defensin-3 in human keratinocytes,' have been published. According to recent research published in the journal Biochemical Pharmacology, "The antimicrobial peptide human beta-defensin-3 (hBD-3) is produced by epidermal keratinocytes and protects the skin from infections. This peptide induces the release of a lipid mediator, prostaglandin D(2) from dermal mast cells."
"Prostaglandin D(2) binds to cell-surface G protein-coupled receptors, D prostanoid receptor, and chemoattractant receptor-homologous molecule expressed on T helper cell type 2 (CRTH2). Both receptors are...
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