Host Defence Against Candida albicans and the Role of Pattern-recognition Receptors

Authors

  • Gerd G. Gauglitz
  • Helene Callenberg
  • Günther Weindl
  • Hans C. Korting

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2340/00015555-1250

Keywords:

Candida albicans, pattern-recognition receptor, pathogen-associated molecular pattern, C-type lectin receptor, toll-like receptor.

Abstract

Recognition of Candida albicans is mediated by several classes of pattern-recognition receptors, including Toll-like receptors and C-type lectin receptors. Cell wall components of C. albicans, interact with the pattern-recognition receptors, which are expressed by different cells, primarily antigen-presenting cells. This review aims to discuss the different pattern-recognition receptors responsible for recognition of special structures of C. albicans, which are known to activate intracellular signals that finally lead to directed and efficient host defence.

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Published

2011-11-30

How to Cite

Gauglitz, G. G., Callenberg, H., Weindl, G., & Korting, H. C. (2011). Host Defence Against Candida albicans and the Role of Pattern-recognition Receptors. Acta Dermato-Venereologica, 92(3), 291–298. https://doi.org/10.2340/00015555-1250

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Section

Review