Abstract:Expression of anti-fungal peptide, b-defensin 118 in oral fibroblasts induced by C. albicans b-glucancontaining particles Objective: Although oral fibroblasts are thought to have the potential to enhance host defenses against Candida albicans, it is unknown whether they are able to recognize Candida cell components to increase the expression of antifungal peptides, such as defensin factors, against Candida infection. Methodology: We performed expression profiles of defensin genes induced by heat-killed C. albi… Show more
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