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Alternative pathway of complement activation by Candida albicans.

Y H Thong, A Ferrante

    Australian and New Zealand Journal of Medicine
    |December 1, 1978
    PubMed
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    All strains of Candida albicans activate the alternative pathway of complement. This immune response may be key to understanding host resistance against this common fungal infection.

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    Area of Science:

    • Immunology
    • Microbiology
    • Mycology

    Background:

    • Candida albicans is an opportunistic fungal pathogen.
    • The complement system is a crucial part of innate immunity.
    • The alternative pathway of complement can be activated by microbial surfaces.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the activation of the alternative pathway of complement by Candida albicans.
    • To determine if different strains of Candida albicans exhibit varying abilities to activate this pathway.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized a chemotactic assay to assess complement activation.
    • Employed two serologically defined strains and eight clinical isolates of Candida albicans.

    Main Results:

    • All ten tested strains of Candida albicans demonstrated the ability to activate the alternative pathway of complement.
    • No significant differences in activation potential were observed among the strains.

    Conclusions:

    • Candida albicans consistently activates the alternative pathway of complement.
    • This activation may play a significant role in the host's immune defense against Candida albicans infections.
    • Further research into this interaction could reveal therapeutic targets.

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