P2X7 receptor regulates internalization of antimicrobial peptide LL-37 by human macrophages that promotes intracellular pathogen clearance

P2X7 receptor regulates internalization of antimicrobial peptide LL-37 by human macrophages that promotes intracellular pathogen clearance X Tang, D Basavarajappa … - The Journal of …, 2015 - Am Assoc Immnol Bioactive peptide LL-37/hCAP18, the only human member of the cathelicidin family, plays important roles in killing various pathogens, as well as in immune modulation. We demonstrate that LL-37 is internalized by human macrophages in a time-, dose … For custom peptides, please visit www.pepmic.com . Our peptide services including but not limited to: *Peptide Synthesis : From short peptides to long peptides, linear peptides to cyclic peptides. * Peptide Modifications : Peptide-protein conjugation, D-amino acid peptides, isotope peptides, fluorescent peptides, multiple antigen peptides, multiple disulfide bridge peptides, phosphopeptides etc. *Catalog Peptides : ACE Inhibitors, Amyloids & Related Peptides, An...