Aspergillus fumigatus conidia survive and germinate in acidic organelles of A549 epithelial cells.

Autor: Wasylnka, Julie A., Moore, Margo M.
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Zdroj: Journal of Cell Science; 4/15/2003, Vol. 116 Issue 8, p1579, 9p, 1 Chart, 5 Graphs
Abstrakt: Determines the fate of Aspergillus fumigatus conidia within the endosomal network of the lung epithelial cells. Assessment of endosomal and lysosomal membrane using confocal microscopy; Inhalation of infectious conidia by immunocompromised individuals; Invasion of host cells by intracellular pathogens.
Databáze: Complementary Index