Fig. 5From: Hepatocytes express the antimicrobial peptide HBD-2 after multiple trauma: an experimental study in human and miceIn vitro stimulations of HBD-2 in Hep G2 cells. Human immortalized liver cell (Hep G2) were stimulated with bacteria and proinflammatory cytokines and concentrations of HBD-2 in lysates were analysed by ELISA. Significant up-regulation of HBD-2 after stimulation with SA and SA + IL-6 were detected in HepG2 cells. * = p < 0.05 versus controlBack to article page