Do pattern recognition receptors and interleukin-8 mediate effects of Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria on lung epithelial cell function?
These data show differential functional responses induced by Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria in human lung epithelial cells. The NOD1 receptors may have a role in preventing disruption of the epithelial barrier in lung, during inflammatory states.
Short stay (1 day) following open gastric bypass was a feasible and safe procedure. This approach might have economic impact and might increase patient acceptance for open RYGBP.