| Literature DB >> 27439958 |
Mechthild Stoeckelhuber1, Denys J Loeffelbein1, Bernhard Olzowy2, Christoph Schmitz3, Steffen Koerdt1, Marco R Kesting1.
Abstract
Human labial glands secrete mucous and serous substances for maintaining oral health. The normal microbial flora of the oral cavity is regulated by the acquired and innate immune systems. The localization and distribution of proteins of the innate immune system were investigated in serous acinar cells and the ductal system by the method of immunohistochemistry. Numerous antimicrobial proteins could be detected in the labial glands: β-defensin-1, -2, -3; lysozyme; lactoferrin; and cathelicidin. Cytoskeletal components such as actin, myosin II, cytokeratins 7 and 19, α- and β-tubulin were predominantly observed in apical cell regions and may be involved in secretory activities.Entities:
Keywords: antimicrobial proteins; cytoskeleton; human labial gland; immunohistochemistry; minor salivary gland
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Year: 2016 PMID: 27439958 PMCID: PMC4971782 DOI: 10.1369/0022155416656940
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Histochem Cytochem ISSN: 0022-1554 Impact factor: 2.479