# A Novel P2X7 Receptor Activator, the Human Cathelicidin-Derived Peptide LL37, Induces IL-1β Processing and Release

**Type:** Papers  
**Canonical URL:** https://scholariq.org/papers/a-novel-p2x7-receptor-activator-the-human-cathelicidin-derived-peptide-ll37/

## Facts

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Author Names | Andreas Elssner,Michelle Duncan,Mikhail A. Gavrilin,Mark D. Wewers |
| Citations | 421 |
| DOI | 10.4049/jimmunol.172.8.4987 |
| Fields | Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology,Immunology and Microbiology,Medicine |
| Open Access | false |
| OA Status | closed |
| OpenAlex ID | https://openalex.org/W2112649783 |
| PMID | 15067080 |
| Type | article |
| Year | 2004 |

## Paper authors

- [Mark D. Wewers](https://scholariq.org/researchers/mark-d-wewers/)

## Paper primary topic

- [Adenosine and Purinergic Signaling](https://scholariq.org/topics/adenosine-and-purinergic-signaling/)

## Paper topics

- [Adenosine and Purinergic Signaling](https://scholariq.org/topics/adenosine-and-purinergic-signaling/)
- [Antimicrobial Peptides and Activities](https://scholariq.org/topics/antimicrobial-peptides-and-activities/)
- [Neonatal Respiratory Health Research](https://scholariq.org/topics/neonatal-respiratory-health-research/)

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