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 molecular composition of the cell wall is critical for the biology and ecology of each
fungal species. Fungal walls are composed of matrix components that are embedded and …

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

Fungal biofilm infections have become increasingly recognised as a significant clinical
problem. One of the major reasons behind this is the impact that these have upon treatment …

The intestine is a particularly dynamic environment in which the host constantly interacts
with trillions of symbiotic bacteria called the microbiota. Using quorum sensing (QS) …

Pathogenic fungi have become a leading cause of human mortality due to the increasing
frequency of fungal infections in immunocompromised populations and the limited …

Bacteria and fungi have developed resistance to the existing therapies such as antibiotics
and antifungal drugs, and multiple mechanisms are mediating this resistance. Among these …

More than 90% of the cell wall of the filamentous fungus Aspergillus fumigatus comprises
polysaccharides. Biosynthesis of the cell wall polysaccharides is under the control of three …

Biofilm formation is an important virulence factor for pathogenic fungi. Both yeasts and
filamentous fungi can adhere to biotic and abiotic surfaces, developing into highly organized …

Fungal biofilms are an escalating clinical problem associated with significant rates of
mortality. Candida albicans is the most notorious of all fungal biofilm formers. However, non …