The fungal cell wall is essential for growth and survival, and is a key target for antifungal
drugs and the immune system. The cell wall must be robust but flexible, protective and …

Soil organic matter is the dominant carbon pool in terrestrial ecosystems, and its
management is of increasing policy relevance. Soil microbes are the main drivers of soil …

Chitosan is a naturally originating product that can be applied in many areas due to its
biocompatibility, biodegradability, and nontoxic properties. The broad-spectrum …

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is emerging as the next potential pandemic. Different
microorganisms, including the bacteria Acinetobacter baumannii, Clostridioides difficile …

Aspergillus fumigatus is a saprotrophic fungus; its primary habitat is the soil. In its ecological
niche, the fungus has learned how to adapt and proliferate in hostile environments. This …

The fungal cell wall is located outside the plasma membrane and is the cell compartment
that mediates all the relationships of the cell with the environment. It protects the contents of …

This review considers the most recent developments in supramolecular and supraparticle
structures obtained from natural, renewable biopolymers as well as their disassembly and …

The membrane-integrated synthase FKS is involved in the biosynthesis of β-1, 3-glucan, the
core component of the fungal cell wall,. FKS is the target of widely prescribed antifungal …

Candida albicans is a major fungal pathogen of humans. It exists as a commensal in the oral
cavity, gut or genital tract of most individuals, constrained by the local microbiota, epithelial …

The Bacteroidetes phylum is renowned for its ability to degrade a wide range of complex
carbohydrates, a trait that has enabled its dominance in many diverse environments. The …