Mycoplasma lipoproteins and Toll-like receptors / 浙江大学学报(英文版)(B辑:生物医学和生物技术)
Journal of Zhejiang University. Science. B
;
(12): 67-76, 2009.
Article
in English
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-335399
ABSTRACT
Mycoplasmas, the smallest free-living, self-replicating bacteria with diameters of 200 to 800 nm, have been reported to be associated with human diseases. It is well known that the mycoplasma lipoprotein/peptide is able to modulate the host immune system, whose N-terminal structure is an important factor in inducing immunity and distinguishing Toll-like receptors (TLRs). However, there is still no clear elucidation about the pathogenic mechanism of mycoplasma lipoprotein/peptide and the signaling pathway. Some researchers have focused on understanding the structures of these proteins and the relationships between their structure and biological function. This review provides an update on the research in this field.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Chemistry
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Toll-Like Receptors
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Lipoproteins
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Metabolism
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Models, Biological
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Mycoplasma
Type of study:
Prognostic study
Language:
English
Journal:
Journal of Zhejiang University. Science. B
Year:
2009
Type:
Article
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