Dectin-1 mediates the biological effects of beta-glucans.
The ability of fungal-derived beta-glucan particles to induce leukocyte activation and the production of inflammatory mediators, such as tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-alpha, is a well characterized phenomenon. Although efforts have been made to understand how these carbohydrate polymers exert their im...
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| Format: | Journal article |
| Langue: | English |
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2003
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