Candida albicans-Biology, molecular characterization, pathogenicity, and advances in diagnosis and control–An update
Candida albicans is an emerging multidrug-resistant fungal pathogen representing an
important source of invasive disease in humans and generating high healthcare costs …
important source of invasive disease in humans and generating high healthcare costs …
Environmental pH modulation by pathogenic fungi as a strategy to conquer the host
S Vylkova - PLoS pathogens, 2017 - journals.plos.org
The ability of microorganisms to sense and adapt to changes in the environment is essential
to their survival. This is particularly important for species with an intimate association with …
to their survival. This is particularly important for species with an intimate association with …
Enterococcus faecalis bacteriocin EntV inhibits hyphal morphogenesis, biofilm formation, and virulence of Candida albicans
Enterococcus faecalis, a Gram-positive bacterium, and Candida albicans, a fungus, occupy
overlapping niches as ubiquitous constituents of the gastrointestinal and oral microbiome …
overlapping niches as ubiquitous constituents of the gastrointestinal and oral microbiome …
Regulation of amino acid transport in Saccharomyces cerevisiae
F Bianchi, JS van't Klooster, SJ Ruiz… - … and Molecular Biology …, 2019 - Am Soc Microbiol
We review the mechanisms responsible for amino acid homeostasis in Saccharomyces
cerevisiae and other fungi. Amino acid homeostasis is essential for cell growth and survival …
cerevisiae and other fungi. Amino acid homeostasis is essential for cell growth and survival …
Multiple alternative carbon pathways combine to promote Candida albicans stress resistance, immune interactions, and virulence
RB Williams, MC Lorenz - MBio, 2020 - Am Soc Microbiol
The phagocytic cells of the innate immune system are an essential first line of antimicrobial
defense, and yet Candida albicans, one of the most problematic fungal pathogens, is …
defense, and yet Candida albicans, one of the most problematic fungal pathogens, is …
Intravital imaging-based genetic screen reveals the transcriptional network governing Candida albicans filamentation during mammalian infection
Candida albicans is one of the most common human fungal pathogens. C. albicans
pathogenesis is tightly linked to its ability to under a morphogenetic transition from typically …
pathogenesis is tightly linked to its ability to under a morphogenetic transition from typically …
Fungal lifestyle reflected in serine protease repertoire
A Muszewska, MM Stepniewska-Dziubinska… - Scientific Reports, 2017 - nature.com
Fungi are able to switch between different lifestyles in order to adapt to environmental
changes. Their ecological strategy is connected to their secretome as fungi obtain nutrients …
changes. Their ecological strategy is connected to their secretome as fungi obtain nutrients …
Divergent Approaches to Virulence in C. albicans and C. glabrata: Two Sides of the Same Coin
Candida albicans and Candida glabrata are the two most prevalent etiologic agents of
candidiasis worldwide. Although both are recognized as pathogenic, their choice of …
candidiasis worldwide. Although both are recognized as pathogenic, their choice of …
Fungal alterations in inflammatory bowel diseases
Background Emerging data suggest that alterations in gut fungi may be associated with the
pathogenesis of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). In healthy individuals, gut commensal …
pathogenesis of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). In healthy individuals, gut commensal …
Structural and functional analysis of EntV reveals a 12 amino acid fragment protective against fungal infections
Fungal pathogens are a continuing challenge due to few effective antifungals and a rise in
resistance. In previous work, we described the inhibition of Candida albicans virulence …
resistance. In previous work, we described the inhibition of Candida albicans virulence …