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These cells express receptors which can recognize pathogen-associated molecular patterns such as Toll-like receptors (TLR2\/4) and C-type Lectins receptors (Dectin-1\/2). Currently, more and more data indicate that MCs can be interacted with some fungi (\n                    <jats:italic>Candida albicans<\/jats:italic>\n                    ,\n                    <jats:italic>Aspergillus fumigatus<\/jats:italic>\n                    and\n                    <jats:italic>Sporothrix schenckii<\/jats:italic>\n                    ). It is demonstrated that MCs can enhance immunity through triggered degranulation, secretion of cytokines and chemokines, neutrophil recruitment, or provision of extracellular DNA traps in response to the stimulation by fungi. In contrast, the involvement of MCs in some immune responses may lead to more severe symptoms, such as intestinal barrier function loss, development of allergic bronchial pulmonary aspergillosis and increased area of inflammatory in\n                    <jats:italic>S. schenckii<\/jats:italic>\n                    infection. This suggests that MCs and their relevant signaling pathways are potential treatment regimens to prevent the clinically unwanted consequences. However, it is not yet possible to make definitive statements about the role of MCs during fungal infection and\/or pathomechanisms of fungal diseases. 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