Although leprosy (Hansen's disease) is one of the oldest known diseases, the pathogenicity of Mycobacterium leprae (M. leprae) remains enigmatic.

The research group of Sho Yamasaki (Molecular Immunology, IFReC/RIMD/CiDER Osaka University) identified phenolic glycolipid-III (PGL-III) as a M. leprae-specific ligand for the immune receptor Mincle. 

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Prof. Sho Yamasaki

yamasakibiken.osaka-u.ac.jp

Molecular Immunology