Journal of Undergraduate Research
Keywords
endogenous CCL28, chemokines, immune system, bacteria
College
Life Sciences
Department
Microbiology and Molecular Biology
Abstract
Chemokines play a well-characterized and significant role in the immune system as chemoattractants for white blood cells. Some chemokines have also been shown to have antimicrobial properties in addition to their chemoattractant functions. CCL28 is a chemokine that aids in the recruitment of antibody secreting cells to mucosal surfaces of the body, especially in the large intestine and lactating mammary glands.1 Recent research has shown that, in addition to recruiting lymphocytes, CCL28 also exhibits antimicrobial activity against gram positive and gram negative bacteria, and antifungal activity.2
Recommended Citation
Mason, Sara and Wilson, Dr. Eric
(2014)
"Detecting Endogenous CCL28,"
Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2014:
Iss.
1, Article 775.
Available at:
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2014/iss1/775