Aspergillus fumigatus triggers inflammatory responses by stage-specific beta-glucan display.
Inhalation of fungal spores (conidia) occurs commonly and, in specific circumstances, can result in invasive disease. We investigated the murine inflammatory response to conidia of Aspergillus fumigatus, the most common invasive mold in immunocompromised hosts. In contrast to dormant spores, germina...
| Main Authors: | , , , , , , |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Public Library of Science (PLoS)
2005-11-01
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| Series: | PLoS Pathogens |
| Online Access: | http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC1287910?pdf=render |