A novel pseudopodial component of the dendritic cell anti-fungal response: the fungipod.
Fungal pathologies are seen in immunocompromised and healthy humans. C-type lectins expressed on immature dendritic cells (DC) recognize fungi. We report a novel dorsal pseudopodial protrusion, the "fungipod", formed by DC after contact with yeast cell walls. These structures have a convol...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Public Library of Science (PLoS)
2010-02-01
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| Series: | PLoS Pathogens |
| Online Access: | http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC2820528?pdf=render |