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 language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 4206-4209 |
Journal | Infection and Immunity |
Volume | 63 |
Issue number | 10 |
Publication status | Published - 1995 |