Fungal Melanin and the Mammalian Immune System

Fungal Melanin and the Mammalian Immune System

Melanins are ubiquitous complex polymers that are commonly known in humans to cause pigmentation of our skin. Melanins are also present in bacteria, fungi, and helminths. In this review, we will describe the diverse interactions of fungal melanin with the mammalian immune system. We will particularl...

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Main Authors:	Sichen Liu, Sirida Youngchim, Daniel Zamith-Miranda, Joshua D. Nosanchuk
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2021-03-01
Series:	Journal of Fungi
Subjects:	melanin fungus yeast immune response
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2309-608X/7/4/264

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