Aspergillus fumigatus is the most important air-borne pathogenic fungus of humans. Upon
inhalation of conidia, the fungus makes close contact with lung epithelial cells, which only …

Aspergillus fumigatus is the most important air-borne fungal pathogen of humans. The
interaction of the pathogen with the host's immune system represents a key process to …

Representatives of the genus Aspergillus are opportunistic fungal pathogens. Their conidia
can reach the alveoli by inhalation and can give rise to infections in immunocompromised …

Aspergillus fumigatus is an environmental filamentous fungus that may act as an
opportunistic pathogen causing a variety of diseases, including asthma or allergic …

Several pathogenic fungal organisms enter eukaryotic cells and manipulate the host cell
environment to favor their own growth and survival. Aspergillus fumigatus is a saprophytic …

Background Invasive aspergillosis, which is mainly caused by the fungus Aspergillus
fumigatus, is an increasing problem in immunocompromised patients. Infection occurs by …

Aspergillus fumigatus is a filamentous fungus that produces abundant pigmented conidia.
Several fungal components have been identified as virulence factors, including melanin; …

Host cell death is a critical component of innate immunity and often determines the
progression and outcome of infections. The opportunistic human pathogen Aspergillus …

Background Aspergillus fumigatus is the main causative agent of aspergillosis. Infections
rarely occur in immunocompetent individuals, indicating efficient clearance of conidia by …

Invasive infections by the human pathogenic fungus Aspergillus fumigatus start with the
outgrowth of asexual, airborne spores (conidia) into the lung tissue of immunocompromised …