CD209d/e are required for macrophage-mediated phagocytosis and activation during methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus pulmonary host defense
J Immunol. 2025 Mar 18:vkae061. doi: 10.1093/jimmun/vkae061. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT Staphylococcus aureus is a commensal and opportunist pathogen of the upper respiratory tract. The recognition of pathogen-associated molecular patterns through pattern-recognition receptors is crucial for eliminating microorganisms such as S. aureus. DC-SIGN (CD209) is a pattern-recognition receptor that binds to a broad range … Read more