Recent developments in the immunobiology of Pneumocystis.
Available data on the immune responses to Pneumocystis are discussed leading to the general conclusion that T lymphocytes and monocytic cells are involved in host defence. Recent progress in characterization of parasite antigens is reviewed with special reference to the development of monoclonal antibodies specific for Pneumocystis.
Beckers
P J
PJ
Institute of Medical Parasitology, Catholic University of Nijmegen, The Netherlands.
D000818:Animals; D000913:Antibodies, Protozoan / Q000276:immunology*; D000917:Antibody Formation; D000953:Antigens, Protozoan / Q000032:analysis / Q000276:immunology*; D006801:Humans; D011010:Pneumocystis / Q000276:immunology*; D011020:Pneumonia, Pneumocystis / Q000276:immunology*; D051381:Rats
D000913:Antibodies, Protozoan; D000953:Antigens, Protozoan