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Fungal Melanin and the Mammalian Immune System

31 Mar 2021

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Melanins are ubiquitous complex polymers that are commonly known in humans to cause pigmentation of our skin. Melanins are also present in bacteria, fungi, and helminths. In this review, we will describe the diverse interactions of fungal melanin with the mammalian immune system. We will particularly focus on Cryptococcus neoformans and also discuss other major melanotic pathogenic fungi. Melanin interacts with...

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PMID: 33807336
DOI: 10.3390/jof7040264

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