Toll-Like Receptors and Cytokines as Surrogate Biomarkers for Evaluating Vaginal Immune Response following Microbicide Administration
Topical microbicides are intended for frequent use by women in reproductive age. Hence, it is essential to evaluate their impact on mucosal immune function in the vagina. In the present study, we evaluated nisin, a naturally occurring antimicrobial peptide (AMP), for its efficacy as an intravaginal...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wiley
2008-01-01
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Series: | Mediators of Inflammation |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2008/534532 |
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