The Role of IL-17 in Protection against Mucosal Candida Infections
Interleukin-17 (IL-17) is a proinflammatory cytokine produced by adaptive CD4+ T helper cells and innate lymphocytes, such as γδ-T cells and TCRβ+ “natural” Th17 cells. IL-17 activates signaling through the IL-17 receptor, which induces other proinflammatory cytokines, antimicrobial peptides and neu...
Main Authors: | Bemnet G. Mengesha, Heather R. Conti |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2017-09-01
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Series: | Journal of Fungi |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2309-608X/3/4/52 |
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