Pharmacological Blockade of the Chemokine Receptor CCR1 Protects Mice from Systemic Candidiasis of Hematogenous Origin.
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ABSTRACT: Systemic candidiasis is a leading cause of nosocomial bloodstream infection with a high mortality rate despite treatment. Immune-based strategies are needed to improve outcomes. We previously reported that genetic deficiency in the chemokine receptor CCR1 improves survival and ameliorates tissue damage in Candida-infected mice. Here, we found that treatment of immunocompetent Candida-infected mice with the CCR1-selective antagonist BL5923 improves survival, decreases the kidney fungal burden, and protects from renal tissue injury.
SUBMITTER: Lionakis MS
PROVIDER: S-EPMC5328547 | biostudies-other | 2017 Mar
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-other
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