Sporothrix globosa melanin regulates autophagy via the TLR2 signaling pathway in THP-1 macrophages.

Melanin, an important virulence factor of pathogenic fungi, has been shown to suppress host immune responses in multiple ways. Autophagy is a vital cellular mechanism underlying the host's innate immunity against microbial infections. However, the potential influence of melanin on autophagy has...

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Main Authors: Mengqi Guan, Lei Yao, Yu Zhen, Yang Song, Xiaobo Liu, Yuanyuan Liu, Ruili Chen, Yan Cui, Shanshan Li
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2023-05-01
Series:PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0011281