The regulatory mechanisms by which hydrogen peroxide (H 2 O 2) modulates the activity of
transcription factors in bacteria (OxyR and PerR), lower eukaryotes (Yap1, Maf1, Hsf1 and …

Candida glabrata is a yeast of increasing medical relevance, particularly in critically ill
patients. It is the second most isolated Candida species associated with invasive candidiasis …

The yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae has been a favorite organism for pioneering studies
on nutrient-sensing and signaling mechanisms. Many specific nutrient responses have been …

Availability of key nutrients, such as sugars, amino acids, and nitrogen compounds, dictates
the developmental programs and the growth rates of yeast cells. A number of overlapping …

A common need for microbial cells is the ability to respond to potentially toxic environmental
insults. Here we review the progress in understanding the response of the yeast …

Glucose is the primary source of energy for the budding yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae.
Although yeast cells can utilize a wide range of carbon sources, presence of glucose …

The eukaryotic heat shock response is an ancient and highly conserved transcriptional
program that results in the immediate synthesis of a battery of cytoprotective genes in the …

Microorganisms have the capacity to utilize a variety of nutrients and adapt to continuously
changing environmental conditions. Many microorganisms, including yeast and bacteria …

The SNF1/AMPK family of protein kinases is highly conserved in eukaryotes and is required
for energy homeostasis in mammals, plants, and fungi. SNF1 protein kinase was initially …

Yeast cells sense the amount and quality of external nutrients through multiple
interconnected signaling networks, which allow them to adjust their metabolism …