New Paper Published in the Journal of Immunology

Work from the laboratory group of Dr Peter Barlow has been published today in the Journal of Immunology.  The new paper, entitled “Carbon Nanoparticles Inhibit the Antimicrobial Activities of the Human Cathelicidin LL-37 through Structural Alteration” was authored by Dr Fern Findlay, who undertook her PhD under Peter’s direction at Edinburgh Napier University.

The work describes the inhibitory effects of carbon nanoparticles on the antibacterial, antiviral and immunomodulatory capacity of the human cathelicidin LL-37. The work was conducted in collaboration with the US Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, and the Moredun Research Institute.  The findings have important implications for human health in the context of exposure to particulate air pollution.

The paper can be found here. Media coverage of the manuscript findings can be found below;

 

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