Macrophage Migration Is Impaired within Candida albicans Biofilms

Macrophage Migration Is Impaired within Candida albicans Biofilms

Candida albicans is an opportunistic fungal pathogen that infects immunocompromised patients. Infection control requires phagocytosis by innate immune cells, including macrophages. Migration towards, and subsequent recognition of, C. albicans fungal cell wall components by macrophages is critical fo...

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Main Authors: Maria F. Alonso, Neil A. R. Gow, Lars P. Erwig, Judith M. Bain
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-06-01
Series:Journal of Fungi
Subjects:
Candida
biofilm
macrophage
phagocytosis
migration
cell wall
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2309-608X/3/3/31

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