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Pneumocystis and interactions with host immune receptors.

Authors :
Hoving, Jennifer Claire
Source :
PLoS Pathogens. 2/22/2018, Vol. 14 Issue 2, p1-6. 6p.
Publication Year :
2018

Abstract

The article provides information on Pneumocystis, fungal infection and its interaction with host immune receptors. Topics discussed include involvement of pathways for major surface glycoprotein and cellular activation; role of macrophages in binding and phagocytosis; and signaling pathway involving Mincle.

Subjects

Subjects :
*PNEUMOCYSTIS carinii
*MYCOSES
*GLYCOPROTEINS
*MACROPHAGES
*PHAGOCYTOSIS

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Language :
English
ISSN :
15537366
Volume :
14
Issue :
2
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
PLoS Pathogens
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
128136451
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.ppat.1006807
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