Monocytes play a significant role in the pathogenesis of most inflammatory diseases, including autoimmune diseases.Herein, different subpopulations of monocytes often play differential, partially antagonistic roles, in the regulation of tissue populations.Pemphigoid diseases constitute a group of autoimmune blistering skin diseases featuring a mark
Abstract Background The ubiquitous LysM motif recognizes peptidoglycan, chitooligosaccharides (chitin) and, presumably, other structurally-related oligosaccharides.LysM-containing proteins were first shown to be involved in bacterial cell wall degradation and, more recently, were implicated in perceiving chitin (one of the established pathogen-asso
Escherichia coli is the most common microorganism that causes urinary tract infections (UTIs), including acute prostatitis.However, E.coli osteomyelitis, especially ones that involve BLACK CHERRY LIP BALM the sternoclavicular joint, are rare hematogenous complications.We present a case of an immunocompetent man who presented with symptoms of UTI an