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IL-1 pathway may stop Candida fungus from turning fatal in weakened immunity

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King's College London
IL-1 pathway may stop Candida fungus from turning fatal in weakened immunity
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A study from King's College London has identified the IL-1 immune pathway as a critical defense mechanism against Candida albicans, a fungus that can cause fatal infections in immunocompromised patients. This discovery could lead to new diagnostic tests and therapeutic targets for high-risk individuals.

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