Interleukin-8 production by human mesothelial cells after direct stimulation with staphylococci

C. E. Visser, J. J. Steenbergen, M. G. Betjes, S. Meijer, L. Arisz, E. C. Hoefsmit, R. T. Krediet, R. H. Beelen

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Abstract

Mesothelial cells (MC) are able to produce interleukin-8 (IL-8) after stimulation with IL-1 beta or tumor necrosis factor alpha. The aim of our study was to investigate whether MC are able to produce IL-8 after direct stimulation with clinically relevant bacteria. We observed a significant IL-8 response by the MC which were directly stimulated with viable staphylococci
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)4206-4209
JournalInfection and Immunity
Volume63
Issue number10
Publication statusPublished - 1995

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