Aspergillus fumigatus is a ubiquitous mould that can cause life-threatening pneumonia in
immunocompromised patients. A primary component contributing to the virulence of A …

During infection, the fungal pathogen Aspergillus fumigatus forms biofilms that enhance its
resistance to antimicrobials and host defenses. An integral component of the biofilm matrix is …

Aspergillus fumigatus is an opportunistic mold that infects patients who are
immunocompromised or have chronic lung disease, causing significant morbidity and …

Aspergillus fumigatus is a saprophytic mold that can cause infection in patients with
impaired immunity or chronic lung diseases. The polysaccharide-rich cell wall of this fungus …

Invasive pulmonary aspergillosis (IA) is a progressive necrotizing pneumonia that affects
immunosuppressed patients. The most frequently recovered isolate in patients with IA is …

Galactosaminogalactan and Pel are cationic heteropolysaccharides produced by the
opportunistic pathogens Aspergillus fumigatus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa, respectively …

Aspergillus fumigatus is the most common cause of invasive mold disease in humans. The
mechanisms underlying the adherence of this mold to host cells and macromolecules have …

Lectins play a critical role in host protection against infection. The galectin family of lectins
recognizes saccharide ligands on a variety of microbial pathogens, including viruses …

Fungal pathogens represent a rising threat against immunocompromised patients. By using
Aspergillus fumigatus, Briard et al. showed that the cell wall galactosaminogalactan (GAG) …

Aspergillus fumigatus is a ubiquitous mold that can cause invasive pulmonary infections in
immunocompromised patients. Within the lung, A. fumigatus forms biofilms that can enhance …