C-type lectin Langerin is a beta-glucan receptor on human Langerhans cells that recognizes opportunistic and pathogenic fungi.

de Jong, Marein A W P

C-type lectin Langerin is a beta-glucan receptor on human Langerhans cells that recognizes opportunistic and pathogenic fungi. [electronic resource] - Molecular immunology Mar 2010 - 1216-25 p. digital

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

1872-9142

10.1016/j.molimm.2009.12.016 doi


Antigens, CD--metabolism
Candida--metabolism
Cells, Cultured
Cryptococcus--metabolism
Fungi--metabolism
Humans
Langerhans Cells--metabolism
Lectins, C-Type--metabolism
Malassezia--metabolism
Mannose-Binding Lectins--metabolism
Protein Binding
Receptors, Immunologic--metabolism
Saccharomyces--metabolism
Zymosan--metabolism