Macrophage Cholesterol Depletion and Its Effect on the Phagocytosis of Cryptococcus neoformans
Title:
Macrophage Cholesterol Depletion and Its Effect on the Phagocytosis of Cryptococcus neoformans
Author:
Bryan, Arielle M.
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Publication Information:
Cambridge, MA MyJoVE Corp 2016
Physical Description:
online resource (667 seconds)
Series:
Immunology and Infection
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Abstract:
In this article, a protocol for infection of macrophages with Cryptococcus neoformans is described. Also, a method for sterol depletion from the macrophages is explained. These protocols provide a guide to study fungal infections in vitro and examine the role of sterols in such infections.
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