Complement Attack againstAspergillusand Corresponding Evasion Mechanisms
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Complement Attack against Aspergillus and Corresponding Evasion Mechanisms
Invasive aspergillosis shows a high mortality rate particularly in immunocompromised patients. Perpetually increasing numbers of affected patients highlight the importance of a clearer understanding of interactions between innate immunity and fungi. Innate immunity is considered to be the most significant host defence against invasive fungal infections. Complement represents a crucial part of t...
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عنوان ژورنال: Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Infectious Diseases
سال: 2012
ISSN: 1687-708X,1687-7098
DOI: 10.1155/2012/463794