TLR9 preferentially binds DNA present in bacteria and viruses , and triggers signaling cascades that lead to a pro-inflammatory cytokine response .
TLR9 is an important receptor expressed in immune system cells including dendritic cells , macrophages , natural killer cells , and other antigen presenting cells .
receptor preferentially binds DNA present in bacteria and viruses , and triggers signaling cascades that lead to a pro-inflammatory cytokine response .
TLR9 is an important receptor expressed in immune system cells including dendritic cells , macrophages , natural killer cells , and other antigen presenting cells .