Solubilized melanin suppresses macrophage function
Melanin‐producing Cryptococcus and Aspergillus are highly invasive and can suppress or escape the immune system of the host. Since non‐melanin‐producing strains do not affect the immune system, melanin may play a role in immune system suppression. Artificial melanin synthesized using conventional me...
Main Authors: | Katsuya Tajima, Daisuke Yamanaka, Ken‐ichi Ishibashi, Yoshiyuki Adachi, Naohito Ohno |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wiley
2019-04-01
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Series: | FEBS Open Bio |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1002/2211-5463.12615 |
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