Age-Related Loss of Innate Immune Antimicrobial Function of Dermal Fat Is Mediated by Transforming Growth Factor Beta

    December 2018 in “ Immunity
    Ling‐juan Zhang, Stella Chen, Christian F. Guerrero‐Juarez … Richard L. Gallo
    Studysummary This study found that inhibiting TGF-β receptors in adult dermal fibroblasts restored their function and increased resistance to Staphylococcus aureus infection by enhancing their adipogenic and antimicrobial capabilities.
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