Effect of gliotoxin on human polymorphonuclear neutrophils.

OBJECTIVES: Candida albicans is known to produce gliotoxin, which has several prominent biological effects, including immunosuppression. Interference with host defenses may arise from the effects of this toxin on leukocyte structure and function. METHODS: Flow cytometric analysis revealed that polym...

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Main Authors: Shah, D T, Jackman, S, Engle, J, Larsen, B
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: 1998
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1784797/