Migrating lung monocytes internalize and inhibit growth of Aspergillus fumigatus conidia
N. Schiefermeier-Mach, T. Haller, S. Geley, S. Perkhofer
The paper identifies CD43+ monocytes in rat lungs that internalize and inhibit Aspergillus fumigatus conidia, suggesting a role in local antifungal defense.
bioRxiv · Oct 12, 2020Microbiology