The fungal infections are relatively common in humans that can range from common, mild
superficial infections to life-threatening invasive infections. Most of the pathogenic fungi are …

Candida albicans is among the most prevalent fungal species of the human microbiota and
asymptomatically colonizes healthy individuals. However, it is also an opportunistic …

The interaction between Candida albicans and its host cells is characterized by a complex
interplay between the expression of fungal virulence factors, which results in adherence …

Only few Candida species, eg, Candida albicans, Candida glabrata, Candida dubliniensis,
and Candida parapsilosis, are successful colonizers of a human host. Under certain …

The yeast Candida albicans has emerged as a major public health problem during the past
two decades. The spectrum of diseases caused by this species ranges from vaginal …

The recognition of fungal cells by the host immune system is key during the establishment of
a protective anti-fungal response. Even though the immune system has evolved a vast …

The mucosal surfaces of the human body are challenged by millions of microbes on a daily
basis. Co-evolution with these microbes has led to the development of plastic mechanisms …

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

Histatins are salivary cationic peptides that provide the first line of defense against oral
candidiasis caused by Candida albicans. This minireview presents a critical evaluation of …

Abstract The Mitogen-Activated Protein Kinase (MAPK) signaling pathways constitute one of
the most important and evolutionarily conserved mechanisms for the perception of …