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 …

Aspergillus fumigatus is an environmental filamentous fungus that can cause life-threatening
disease in immunocompromised individuals. The interactions between A. fumigatus and the …

Vast efforts have been devoted to the development of antifungal drugs targeting the cell wall,
but the supramolecular architecture of this carbohydrate-rich composite remains …

Greener alternatives to synthetic polymers are constantly being investigated and sought
after. Chitin is a natural polysaccharide that gives structural support to crustacean shells …

In the past three decades invasive mycoses have globally emerged as a persistent source of
healthcare-associated infections. The cell wall surrounding the fungal cell opposes the …

Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Aspergillus fumigatus are common opportunistic bacterial
and fungal pathogens, respectively. They often coexist in airways of immunocompromised …

Filamentous fungi play an important role not only in the bio-manufacturing of value-added
products, but also in bioenergy and environmental research. The bioprocess manipulation of …

The filamentous fungus Aspergillus niger is one of the main contaminants of the
International Space Station (ISS). It forms highly pigmented, airborne spores that have thick …

Abstract β-glucans are a large class of complex polysaccharides found in abundant sources.
Our dietary sources of β-glucans are cereals that include oats and barley, and non-cereal …

Aspergillus fumigatus is a worldwide-distributed saprophytic fungus and the major cause of
invasive aspergillosis. This fungus can produce two types of melanin …