Neither non-toxigenic <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> nor commensal <i>S. epidermidi</i> activates NLRP3 inflammasomes in human conjunctival goblet cells.
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| Abstract | :
The conjunctiva is a wet mucosal surface surrounding the cornea that is continuously exposed to pathogens. Nevertheless, persistent inflammation is not observed. We examined if the NOD-like receptor pyrin domain 3 (NLRP3) inflammasome functions as a sensor that distinguishes commensal and non-pathogenic bacteria from pathogenic bacteria in human conjunctival goblet cells. |
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| Journal | :
BMJ open ophthalmology
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| Volume | :
2
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| Issue | :
1
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| Number of Pages | :
e000101
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| Date Published | :
2017
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| DOI | :
10.1136/bmjophth-2017-000101
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| Short Title | :
BMJ Open Ophthalmol
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