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C-type lectin Langerin is a β-glucan receptor on human Langerhans cells that recognizes opportunistic and pathogenic fungi
Langerhans cells (LCs) lining the stratified epithelia and mucosal tissues are the first antigen presenting cells to encounter invading pathogens, such as viruses, bacteria and fungi. Fungal infections form a health threat especially in immuno-compromised individuals. LCs express C-type lectin Lange...
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| Lenguaje: | English |
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Pergamon Press
2010
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| Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2837148/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20097424 http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.molimm.2009.12.016 |