Fcgamma-receptor IIA genotype and invasive pneumococcal infection

Fcgamma-receptor IIA genotype and invasive pneumococcal infection

Streptococcus pneumoniae is a major cause of pneumonia, bacteraemia, meningitis, and acute otitis media, especially in young children, immunocompromised patients, and elderly. Fcgamma-IIA receptor plays a crucial role in the phagocytosis of IgG2-opsonized bacteria since it is the sole receptor able...

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Publié dans:Clinical immunology (Orlando, Fla.). - 1999. - 118(2006), 1 vom: 01. Jan., Seite 20-3
Auteur principal: Moens, Leen (Auteur)
Autres auteurs: Van Hoeyveld, Erna, Verhaegen, Jan, De Boeck, Kris, Peetermans, Willy E, Bossuyt, Xavier
Format: Article
Langue:English
Publié: 2006
Accès à la collection:Clinical immunology (Orlando, Fla.)
Sujets:Journal Article Antigens, CD Fc gamma receptor IIA Receptors, IgG