The Cryptococcus neoformans capsule: a sword and a shield
TR O'Meara, JA Alspaugh - Clinical microbiology reviews, 2012 - Am Soc Microbiol
The human fungal pathogen Cryptococcus neoformans is characterized by its ability to
induce a distinct polysaccharide capsule in response to a number of host-specific …
induce a distinct polysaccharide capsule in response to a number of host-specific …
The capsule of the fungal pathogen Cryptococcus neoformans
The capsule of the fungal pathogen Cryptococcus neoformans has been studied extensively
in recent decades and a large body of information is now available to the scientific …
in recent decades and a large body of information is now available to the scientific …
[图书][B] Cryptococcus neoformans
A Casadevall, JR Perfect - 1998 - Citeseer
MATERIALS AND METHODS Strains and media. C. neoformans var. grubii strains H99 (70),
KN99a (55), KN99 (55), KN99aNAT, and KN99NAT were maintained at 80 C. Cultures were …
KN99a (55), KN99 (55), KN99aNAT, and KN99NAT were maintained at 80 C. Cultures were …
Impact of melanin on microbial virulence and clinical resistance to antimicrobial compounds
JD Nosanchuk, A Casadevall - Antimicrobial agents and …, 2006 - Am Soc Microbiol
Melanins are negatively charged, hydrophobic pigments of high molecular weight (54, 88,
95, 139) that are composed of polymerized phenolic and/or indolic compounds (Fig. 1)(45 …
95, 139) that are composed of polymerized phenolic and/or indolic compounds (Fig. 1)(45 …
Galleria mellonella as a Model System To Study Cryptococcus neoformans Pathogenesis
E Mylonakis, R Moreno, JB El Khoury… - Infection and …, 2005 - Am Soc Microbiol
Evaluation of Cryptococcus neoformans virulence in a number of nonmammalian hosts
suggests that C. neoformans is a nonspecific pathogen. We used the killing of Galleria …
suggests that C. neoformans is a nonspecific pathogen. We used the killing of Galleria …
The Biology of the Cryptococcus neoformans Species Complex
Cryptococcus neoformans is a major cause of fungal meningoencephalitis in
immunocompromised patients. Despite recent advances in the genetics and molecular …
immunocompromised patients. Despite recent advances in the genetics and molecular …
The importance and ecology of yeasts in soil
A Botha - Soil Biology and Biochemistry, 2011 - Elsevier
This review focuses on literature pertaining to the interactions of soil yeasts with biotic and
abiotic factors in their environment. Soil yeasts not only affect microbial and plant growth, but …
abiotic factors in their environment. Soil yeasts not only affect microbial and plant growth, but …
[PDF][PDF] Melanin synthesis in microorganisms: biotechnological and medical aspects
P Płonka, M Grabacka - Acta Biochimica Polonica, 2006 - ruj.uj.edu.pl
Melanins form a diverse group of pigments synthesized in living organisms in the course of
hydroxylation and polymerization of organic compounds. Melanin production is observed in …
hydroxylation and polymerization of organic compounds. Melanin production is observed in …
Cryptococcosis
JR Perfect, A Casadevall - Infectious Disease Clinics, 2002 - id.theclinics.com
Cryptococcus neoformans strains classically have been grouped into two varieties that
included five serotypes known as C. neoformans variety neoformans (serotypes A, D, and …
included five serotypes known as C. neoformans variety neoformans (serotypes A, D, and …
Sexual Cycle of Cryptococcus neoformans var. grubii and Virulence of Congenic a and α Isolates
K Nielsen, GM Cox, P Wang, DL Toffaletti… - Infection and …, 2003 - Am Soc Microbiol
Cryptococcus neoformans is a human-pathogenic fungus that has evolved into three distinct
varieties that infect most prominently the central nervous system. A sexual cycle involving …
varieties that infect most prominently the central nervous system. A sexual cycle involving …