Distinct roles for Dectin-1 and TLR4 in the pathogenesis of Aspergillus fumigatus keratitis.

Aspergillus species are a major worldwide cause of corneal ulcers, resulting in visual impairment and blindness in immunocompetent individuals. To enhance our understanding of the pathogenesis of Aspergillus keratitis, we developed a murine model in which red fluorescent protein (RFP)-expressing A....

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Main Authors: Sixto M Leal, Susan Cowden, Yen-Cheng Hsia, Mahmoud A Ghannoum, Michelle Momany, Eric Pearlman
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2010-07-01
Series:PLoS Pathogens
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC2895653?pdf=render