The survival of pathogenic fungi in the host after adhesion and invasion depends on their
ability to obtain nutrients, including the transition metal copper, which performs several …

The filamentous fungus Aspergillus fumigatus is the most important pathogenic fungus
among Aspergillus species associated with aspergillosis. A. fumigatus is exposed to diverse …

Fusarium fujikuroi, a causal agent of Rice Bakanae Disease, produces secondary
metabolites such as gibberellin, pigments bikaverin, and mycotoxins fumonisins. Fumonisins …

Aspergillus fumigatus is the leading cause of severe mold infections in
immunocompromised patients. This common fungus possesses innate attributes that allow it …

The transition metals iron and copper are required by virtually all organisms but are toxic in
excess. Acquisition of both metals and resistance to copper excess have previously been …

The opportunistic fungus Aspergillus fumigatus is the primary invasive mold pathogen in
humans, and is responsible for an estimated 200,000 yearly deaths worldwide. Most …

Paracoccidioides spp. are endemic fungi from Latin America that cause
Paracoccidioidomycosis, a systemic disease. These fungi present systems for high-affinity …