Phagocytosis and Killing of Streptococcus pyogenes by Human Alveolar Macrophages

In contrast to human polymorphonuclear leukocytes and monocytes, alveolar macrophages were able to readily phagocytose and kill an M protein-positive Streptococcus pyogenes strain after opsonization in normal human serum.

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Main Authors: Gemmell, C. G., Peterson, P. K., Regelman, W., Schmeling, D., Hoidal, J. R., Quie, P. G.
Format: Artigo
Language:Inglês
Published: 1981
Subjects:
Pathogenic Mechanisms
Online Access:https://ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC351593/
https://ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/7019093
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