[Candida albicans infection: in vitro immunity aspects].
The authors have investigated the chemotactic ability of C. albicans toward macrophages and polymorphonuclears. Experiments, carried out by modified Boyden chamber, lead to isolate a chemotactic agent, considered either a moderate cytotaxin, or an excellent cytotaxigen.
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Infezione da Candida albicans: alcuni aspetti immunitari in vitro.