Effect of Gliotoxin on Human Polymorphonuclear Neutrophils
Objectives:Candida albicans is known to produce gliotoxin, which has several prominent biological effects, including immunosuppression. interference with host defenses may arise from the effects of this toxin on leukocyte structure and function.
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
1998-01-01
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| Series: | Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/S1064744998000349 |