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Recent developments in the immunology and biology ofMalasseziaspecies
21 Feb 2006
Abstract excerpt
Malassezia spp. are members of the normal cutaneous flora, but are also associated with several cutaneous diseases. Recent studies of the interaction of Malassezia spp. with melanocytes, fibroblasts, keratinocytes and dendritic cells have highlighted their potential to modulate the immune response directed against them. In normal skin they may downregulate the inflammatory response, allowing them to live as...
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