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CX3CR1 is dispensable for control of mucosal Candida albicans infections in mice and humans.
Infection and immunity - 1 Mar 2015
Break Timothy J, Jaeger Martin, Solis Norma V, Filler Scott G, Rodriguez Carlos A, Lim Jean K, Lee Chyi-Chia Richard, Sobel Jack D, Netea Mihai G, Lionakis Michail S
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Candida albicans is part of the normal commensal microbiota of mucosal surfaces in a large percentage of the human population. However, perturbations of the host's immune response or bacterial microbiota have been shown to predispose individuals to the development of opportunistic Candida infections. It was recently discovered that a defect in the chemokine receptor CX3CR1 increases susceptibility of mice and...
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