CD14 AND PEPTIDES THEREOF FOR PROTECTION OF CELLS AGAINST CELL DEATH

摘要

The present invention concerns use of soluble CD14 or peptides derived there from for protecting cells from death, specifically from apoptotic cell death. The invention further provides compositions comprising CD14 or CD14 peptides and methods for protecting cells, in particular lymphocytes, from apoptotic cell death. The compositions and methods of the invention are relevant in particular for the treatment of various immune deficiencies associated for example with cell transplantation procedures, autoimmune diseases and infectious diseases such as HIV.