Phagocytosis by macrophages of mycoplasma pneumoniae after opsonization by complement.
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چکیده
Mycoplasma pneumoniae cells are not phagocytized by peritoneal macrophages without opsonization. They are taken up after treatment with complement or antibody.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Infection and immunity
دوره 12 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1975