Abstract
Neutrophil-derived serine proteases play an important role in fighting infections. However, emerging data suggest that these proteases also regulate noninfectious inflammatory responses. Loss-of-function mutations in serine proteases have provided critical insights into the significance of these serine proteases in initiating and amplifying immune complex-mediated diseases.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 211-215 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Immunologic Research |
Volume | 32 |
Issue number | 1-3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2005 |
Keywords
- Cathepsin G
- Inflammation
- Neutrophil elastase
- Neutrophils
- Serine proteases