Extracellular matrixes (ECMs), such as the cell walls and biofilms, are important for
supporting cell integrity and function and regulating intercellular communication. These …

Aspergillus fumigatus is one of the most ubiquitous of the airborne saprophytic fungi.
Humans and animals constantly inhale numerous conidia of this fungus. The conidia are …

The high mortality of invasive fungal infections, and the limited number and inefficacy of
antifungals necessitate the development of new agents with novel mechanisms and targets …

Background In patients with persistent fever and neutropenia, amphotericin B is
administered empirically for the early treatment and prevention of clinically occult invasive …

Background Patients with persistent fever and neutropenia often receive empirical therapy
with conventional or liposomal amphotericin B for the prevention and early treatment of …

Background Patients with neutropenia and persistent fever are often treated empirically with
amphotericin B or liposomal amphotericin B to prevent invasive fungal infections. Antifungal …

PURPOSE The prognosis of invasive pulmonary aspergillosis (IPA) occurring in neutropenic
patients remains poor. We studied whether new strategies for early diagnosis could improve …

PURPOSE: To define the role of lower-respiratorytract cultures in the diagnosis of invasive
pulmonary aspergillosis (IPA) in immunocompromised hosts. METHODS …

Composting of wastes is a very valuable technology in waste management and enhancing
our environment. In the past fifteen years, it has evolved into a more sophisticated …

Melanins are high molecular weight hydrophobic pigments that have been studied for their
role in the virulence of fungal pathogens. We investigated the amount and type of melanin in …