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  • File:S4-J774 Cells with Conidia in Liquid Media.ogvPlay media

    An active J774 macrophage is seen taking up four
    conidia in a co-operative manner. The J774 cells were treated with 5 ng/ml interferon-γ one night before filming with conidia. Observations were made every 30s over a 2.5hr period.

  • File:S3-Alveolar Macrophages with Conidia in Liquid Medium.ogvPlay media

    Two highly active alveolar macrophages can be seen ingesting conidia. Time lapse is 30s per frame over 2.5hr.

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