Elucidating the immunological function of the Cryptococcus neoformans capsule
Elucidating the immunological function of the Cryptococcus neoformans capsule
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England: Future Medicine Ltd
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English
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England: Future Medicine Ltd
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The encapsulated fungal pathogen Cryptococcus neoformans represents a significant agent of life-threatening infections in immunocompromised subjects. A unique characteristic of Cryptococcus species is the presence of a polysaccharide capsule, which is essential for virulence and endows Cryptococcus with potent immunoregulatory properties. This revi...
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Elucidating the immunological function of the Cryptococcus neoformans capsule
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TN_cdi_proquest_miscellaneous_1464504097
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_proquest_miscellaneous_1464504097
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1746-0913
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1746-0921
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10.2217/fmb.13.84
