Histidine-rich glycoprotein protects from systemic Candida infection.
Fungi, such as Candida spp., are commonly found on the skin and at mucosal surfaces. Yet, they rarely cause invasive infections in immunocompetent individuals, an observation reflecting the ability of our innate immune system to control potentially invasive microbes found at biological boundaries. A...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Public Library of Science (PLoS)
2008-08-01
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Series: | PLoS Pathogens |
Online Access: | http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC2537934?pdf=render |