ADAM10ADAM17

Ahmad Aljohmani1, Christian Herr2, Martin Witzenrath3

  • 1Molecular Pharmacology, PZMS, PSH, CGBM, ZHMB, Saarland University, Homburg, Germany.

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概括

白细胞蛋白酶ADAM10和ADAM17,在外体释放,显著影响肺炎的严重程度. 它们的失调有助于在病毒和细菌感染中引起炎症和疾病进展.

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