Ratio of T-Helper Type 1 (Th1) to Th17 Cytokines in Whole Blood Is Associated With Human {beta}-Defensin 3 Expression in Skin and Persistent Staphylococcus aureus Nasal Carriage

Conclusions. A low Th1 to Th17 mRNA ratio increases the propensity for persistent S. aureus nasal colonization, with downregulated hBD-3 transcription providing a potential link.

Source: The Journal of Infectious Diseases - November 13, 2016 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Nurjadi, D., Kain, M., Marcinek, P., Gaile, M., Heeg, K., Zanger, P. Tags: BACTERIA Source Type: research