PTX3 function as an opsonin for the dectin-1-dependent internalization of zymosan by macrophages.

Diniz, S N

PTX3 function as an opsonin for the dectin-1-dependent internalization of zymosan by macrophages. [electronic resource] - Journal of leukocyte biology Apr 2004 - 649-56 p. digital

Publication Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

0741-5400

10.1189/jlb.0803371 doi


Animals
Binding Sites--drug effects
C-Reactive Protein--genetics
Female
Immunity, Innate--genetics
Lectins, C-Type
Macrophages, Peritoneal--drug effects
Male
Membrane Glycoproteins--drug effects
Membrane Proteins--antagonists & inhibitors
Mice
Mice, Transgenic
Nerve Tissue Proteins--antagonists & inhibitors
Nitric Oxide--metabolism
Opsonin Proteins--genetics
Paracoccidioides--immunology
Phagocytosis--drug effects
RNA, Messenger--drug effects
Receptors, Cell Surface--drug effects
Recombinant Fusion Proteins--metabolism
Serum Amyloid P-Component--genetics
Toll-Like Receptor 6
Zymosan--immunology