Complement, but Not Platelets, Plays a Pivotal Role in the Outcome of Mucormycosis In Vivo

Complement, but Not Platelets, Plays a Pivotal Role in the Outcome of Mucormycosis In Vivo

Background: Mucormycetes, a heterogeneous group of fungi, induce a life-threatening disease called mucormycosis. Immune deficiencies represent a major risk factor; hence, we wanted to illuminate the role of complement and platelets in the defense against mucormycetes. Methods: <i>Rhizopus arrh...

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Main Authors: Verena Harpf, Günter Rambach, Nadia Parth, Magdalena Neurauter, Verena Fleischer, Michaela Lackner, Cornelia Lass-Flörl, Reinhard Würzner, Cornelia Speth
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-01-01
Series:Journal of Fungi
Subjects:
mucormycetes
complement
C1q
C3
C5b-9
murine model
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2309-608X/9/2/162

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