Interferon gamma-activated human monocytes downregulate transferrin receptors and inhibit the intracellular multiplication of Legionella pneumophila by limiting the availability of iron.

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Published in J Clin Invest on May 01, 1989

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T F Byrd1, M A Horwitz

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1: Department of Medicine, School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles 90024.

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