The Candida albicans cell wall maintains the structural integrity of the organism in addtion to
providing a physical contact interface with the environment. The major components of the …

Most cases of candidiasis have been attributed to Candida albicans, but Candida glabrata,
Candida parapsilosis and Candida tropicalis, designated as non-C. albicans Candida …

Extracellular polysaccharides are key constituents of the biofilm matrix of many
microorganisms. One critical carbohydrate component of Candida albicans biofilms, β-1, 3 …

Candida albicans is a dimorphic fungus that causes severe opportunistic infections in
humans. Recent advances in molecular biology techniques applied to this organism …

The commensal fungus Candida albicans secretes a considerable number of proteins and,
as in different fungal pathogens, extracellular vesicles (EVs) have also been observed. Our …

In recent years, the incidence of fungal infections has been rising all over the world.
Although the amount of research in the field of pathogenic fungi has also increased, there is …

The cell wall provides a major physical interface between fungal pathogens and their
mammalian host. This extracellular armor is critical for fungal cell homeostasis and survival …

Classic cell wall components of fungi comprise the polysaccharides glucans and chitin, in
association with glycoproteins and pigments. During the last decade, however, system …

A system has been developed for the quantitative analysis of gene expression within
individual Candida albicans cells in infected tissue. The system is based on the plasmid …

Microbial species capable of co-existing with healthy individuals, such as the commensal
fungus Candida albicans, exploit multifarious strategies to evade our immune defenses …