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Characterization of Protein and Mannan Polysaccharide Antigens of Yeasts, Moulds, and Actinomycetes

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Current Topics in Medical Mycology

Part of the book series: Current Topics in Medical Mycology ((CT MYCOLOGY,volume 1))

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The need for purified antigens of yeasts and moulds is well recognized; however, despite significant gains by individual researchers, there are no such antigens existing in pure form as widely available biological standards. Some recent advances increase the possibilities of achieving isolation, purification, and characterization that, up to now, seemed out of reach.

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Reiss, E., Huppert, M., Cherniak, R. (1985). Characterization of Protein and Mannan Polysaccharide Antigens of Yeasts, Moulds, and Actinomycetes. In: McGinnis, M.R. (eds) Current Topics in Medical Mycology. Current Topics in Medical Mycology, vol 1. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4613-9547-8_7

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