Pepsin exposure in a non ‐acidic environment upregulates mucin 5AC (MUC5AC) expression via matrix metalloproteinase 9 (MMP9)/nuclear factor κB (NF‐κB) in human airway epithelial cells

ConclusionThese findings suggest that pepsin increased MUC5AC expression in non ‐acidic conditions via the activation of MMP9 and NF‐κB in human airway epithelial cells.

Source: International Forum of Allergy and Rhinology - April 21, 2021 Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Yoon Seok Choi, Hyung Gyun Na, Chang Hoon Bae, Si ‐Youn Song, Yong‐Dae Kim Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research