Inhibition of Galectin-3 Impairs Antifungal Immune Response in Fungal Keratitis
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DOI: 10.1155/2022/8316004
Abstract: Galectin-3 is one of the galectin family members which are master regulators of immune homeostasis, especially in infectious diseases. However, its mechanism of immune regulation in fungal keratitis has not been thoroughly studied. Our study… read more here.
Keywords: keratitis; fungal keratitis; antifungal immune; inhibition galectin ... See more keywords
Human NK cells adapt their immune response towards increasing multiplicities of infection of Aspergillus fumigatus
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DOI: 10.1186/s12865-018-0276-6
Abstract: BackgroundThe 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… read more here.
Keywords: aspergillus fumigatus; infection aspergillus; immune response; antifungal immune ... See more keywords