Candida albicans is a commensal yeast fungus of the human oral, gastrointestinal, and
genital mucosal surfaces, and skin. Antibiotic-induced dysbiosis, iatrogenic …

Invasive fungal diseases are rare in individuals with intact immunity. This, together with the
fact that there are only a few species that account for most mycotic diseases, implies a …

Introductions Excessive mechanical stress is closely associated with cell death in various
conditions. Exposure of chondrocytes to excessive mechanical loading leads to a catabolic …

Candida albicans (C. albicans) is a ubiquitous fungal commensal component of the human
microbiota, and under certain circumstances, such as during an immunocompromised state …

Candida albicans is both a commensal and an opportunistic fungal pathogen. Invading
hyphae of C. albicans secrete candidalysin, a pore-forming peptide toxin. To prevent cell …

Candidalysin is the first cytolytic peptide toxin identified in any human fungal pathogen.
Candidalysin is secreted by Candida albicans and is critical for driving infection and host …

Colorectal cancer is one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers worldwide. Traditionally,
mechanisms of colorectal cancer formation have focused on genetic alterations including …

The association between Candida albicans (C. albicans) and cancer has been noticed for
decades. Whether C. albicans infection is a complication of cancer status or as a contributor …

Candida albicans is a deadly pathogen responsible for millions of mucosal and systemic
infections per year. The pathobiology of C. albicans is largely dependent on the damaging …

The importance of neuroinflammation in neurology is becoming increasingly apparent. In
addition to neuroinflammatory diseases such as multiple sclerosis, the role of …