XX hour expression data of AM from C57Bl/6 or gp91phox-/- mice following exposure to conidia or polystyrene beads
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ORGANISM(S): Mus musculus
PROVIDER: GSE8997 | GEO | 2007/12/01
SECONDARY ACCESSION(S): PRJNA102471
REPOSITORIES: GEO
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In conclusion, our findings illustrate an underestimated role of epithelial cells in invasive aspergillosis. Further, our model affirms the importance of neutrophils and underlines that the role of macrophages in invasive aspergillosis remains elusive.
We expect that our model will contribute to improvement of treatment protocols by focusing on
the critical components of immune response to fungi but also fungal virulence.
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