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Toll-like Receptors

Toll-like receptors (TLRs) are critical components of the immune system. They are a type of protein found on the surface of cells that detect and respond to foreign substances, such as bacteria and viruses. Activation of a TLR sets off a cascade of events that lead to an immune response, such as inflammation and inc…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 3 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 58× across the literature 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Toll-like receptors (TLRs) are critical components of the immune system. They are a type of protein found on the surface of cells that detect and respond to foreign substances, such as bacteria and viruses. Activation of a TLR sets off a cascade of events that lead to an immune response, such as inflammation and increased production of antimicrobial agents that help fight infection. TLRs also play an important role in promoting tissue healing and repair. Studies have shown that alterations in TLR signaling can be associated with various diseases, including chronic inflammation and autoimmunity. Therefore, TLR research has significant implications for the development of novel treatments for many different diseases.

Research published in this journal

3 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 3 articles above have been cited 58 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

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Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in International Journal of Cell.

Journal editorial board
Faiz Ul Amin · Korea, Democratic People's Rep Yuping Li · United States Hong WAN · United Kingdom

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