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Chitin, Chitinase Responses, and Invasive Fungal Infections
Joint Authors
Source
International Journal of Microbiology
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-10, 10 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-12-11
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
10
Main Subjects
Natural & Life Sciences (Multidisciplinary)
Medicine
Abstract EN
The human immune system is capable of recognizing and degrading chitin, an important cell wall component of pathogenic fungi.
In the context of host-immune responses to fungal infections, herein we review the particular contributions and interplay of fungus and chitin recognition, and chitin-degrading enzymes, known as chitinases.
The mechanisms of host chitinase responses may have implications for diagnostic assays as well as novel therapeutic approaches for patients that are at risk of contracting fatal fungal infections.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Vega, Karina& Kalkum, Markus. 2011. Chitin, Chitinase Responses, and Invasive Fungal Infections. International Journal of Microbiology،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-10.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Vega, Karina& Kalkum, Markus. Chitin, Chitinase Responses, and Invasive Fungal Infections. International Journal of Microbiology No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-508212
American Medical Association (AMA)
Vega, Karina& Kalkum, Markus. Chitin, Chitinase Responses, and Invasive Fungal Infections. International Journal of Microbiology. 2011. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-508212
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-508212