Human NK cells adapt their immune response towards increasing multiplicities of infection of Aspergillus fumigatus

Human NK cells adapt their immune response towards increasing multiplicities of infection of Aspergillus fumigatus

Abstract Background The saprophytic fungus Aspergillus fumigatus reproduces by generation of conidia, which are spread by airflow throughout nature. Since humans are inhaling certain amounts of spores every day, the (innate) immune system is constantly challenged. Even though macrophages and neutrop...

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Main Authors: Lothar Marischen, Anne Englert, Anna-Lena Schmitt, Hermann Einsele, Juergen Loeffler
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-12-01
Series:BMC Immunology
Subjects:
Aspergillus fumigatus
Aspergillosis
NK cells
Chemokines
CCL4
MIP-1β
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12865-018-0276-6

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