The cause and effect of Cryptococcus interactions with the host
ER Ballou, SA Johnston - Current opinion in microbiology, 2017 - Elsevier
Upon Cryptococcus neoformans infection of the host lung, the fungus enters a nutrient poor
environment and must adapt to a variety of host-specific stress conditions (temperature …
environment and must adapt to a variety of host-specific stress conditions (temperature …
Adaptation of Cryptococcus neoformans to mammalian hosts: integrated regulation of metabolism and virulence
J Kronstad, S Saikia, ED Nielson, M Kretschmer… - Eukaryotic …, 2012 - Am Soc Microbiol
The basidiomycete fungus Cryptococcus neoformans infects humans via inhalation of
desiccated yeast cells or spores from the environment. In the absence of effective immune …
desiccated yeast cells or spores from the environment. In the absence of effective immune …
Dangerous Liaisons: Interactions of Cryptococcus neoformans with Host Phagocytes
EA Gaylord, HL Choy, TL Doering - Pathogens, 2020 - mdpi.com
Cryptococcus neoformans is an opportunistic fungal pathogen and a leading cause of death
in immunocompromised individuals. The interactions of this yeast with host phagocytes are …
in immunocompromised individuals. The interactions of this yeast with host phagocytes are …
Innate Immune Responses to Cryptococcus
LJ Heung - Journal of fungi, 2017 - mdpi.com
Cryptococcus species are encapsulated fungi found in the environment that predominantly
cause disease in immunocompromised hosts after inhalation into the lungs. Even with …
cause disease in immunocompromised hosts after inhalation into the lungs. Even with …
Cryptococcus and Phagocytes: Complex Interactions that Influence Disease Outcome
Cryptococcus neoformans and C. gattii are fungal pathogens that cause life-threatening
disease. These fungi commonly enter their host via inhalation into the lungs where they …
disease. These fungi commonly enter their host via inhalation into the lungs where they …
The Intracellular Life of Cryptococcus neoformans
Cryptococcus neoformans is a fungal pathogen with worldwide distribution. Serological
studies of human populations show a high prevalence of human infection, which rarely …
studies of human populations show a high prevalence of human infection, which rarely …
Environmental Factors That Contribute to the Maintenance of Cryptococcus neoformans Pathogenesis
M Maliehe, MA Ntoi, S Lahiri, OS Folorunso… - Microorganisms, 2020 - mdpi.com
The ability of microorganisms to colonise and display an intracellular lifestyle within a host
body increases their fitness to survive and avoid extinction. This host–pathogen association …
body increases their fitness to survive and avoid extinction. This host–pathogen association …
The tools for virulence of Cryptococcus neoformans
Cryptococcus neoformans is a fungal pathogen that causes almost half a million deaths
each year. It is believed that most humans are infected with C. neoformans, possibly in a …
each year. It is believed that most humans are infected with C. neoformans, possibly in a …
Macrophage–Cryptococcus Interactions: An Update
MK Mansour, JL Reedy, JM Tam, JM Vyas - Current fungal infection …, 2014 - Springer
Cryptococcus species are fungal pathogens that are a leading cause of mortality. Initial
inoculation is through the pulmonary route and, if disseminated, results in severe invasive …
inoculation is through the pulmonary route and, if disseminated, results in severe invasive …
Virulence mechanisms and Cryptococcus neoformans pathogenesis
JA Alspaugh - Fungal Genetics and Biology, 2015 - Elsevier
The human fungal pathogen Cryptococcus neoformans is able to rapidly and effectively
adapt to varying conditions, favoring its survival in the environment and in the infected host …
adapt to varying conditions, favoring its survival in the environment and in the infected host …