UVB upregulates the antimicrobial protein hCAP18 mRNA in human skin

J Invest Dermatol. 2005 Nov;125(5):1072-4. doi: 10.1111/j.0022-202X.2005.23872.x.
No abstract available

Publication types

  • Letter
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Antimicrobial Cationic Peptides / genetics
  • Antimicrobial Cationic Peptides / metabolism*
  • Cathelicidins
  • Humans
  • RNA, Messenger / metabolism
  • Skin / metabolism
  • Skin / radiation effects*
  • Ultraviolet Rays*
  • Up-Regulation*

Substances

  • Antimicrobial Cationic Peptides
  • Cathelicidins
  • RNA, Messenger