Aspergillus fumigatus is a saprotrophic fungus; its primary habitat is the soil. In its ecological
niche, the fungus has learned how to adapt and proliferate in hostile environments. This …

Fungal infections are an increasing threat to global public health. There are more than six
million fungal species worldwide, but less than 1% are known to infect humans. Most of …

The Coronavirus outbreak globally has changed the medical system and also led to a
shortage of medical facilities in both developing and underdeveloped countries. The …

The lung epithelial lining serves as the primary barrier to inhaled environmental toxins,
allergens, and invading pathogens. Pulmonary fungal infections are devastating and carry …

Aspergillus fumigatus is an environmental filamentous fungus that can be pathogenic for
humans, wherein it is responsible for a large variety of clinical forms ranging from allergic …

Dectin-1 and ephrin type-A receptor 2 (EphA2) receptors recognize β-glucan present in the
fungal cell wall. Inhibition of Dectin-1 with the monoclonal 2a11 antibody was shown to …

The respiratory epithelium is highly complex, and its composition varies along the
conducting airways and alveoli. In addition to their primary function in maintaining the …

Neutrophils can efficiently trigger cytotoxicity toward tumor cells and other target cells upon
engagement of the IgA receptor CD89. However, the cell-intrinsic factors that influence the …

Acute hepatopancreatic necrosis disease (AHPND) caused by toxin-producing Vibrio
parahaemolyticus (Vp AHPND) has severely affected shrimp production. Long non-coding …

Background Atherosclerosis (AS) is a multifaceted disease characterized by disruptions in
lipid metabolism, vascular inflammation, and the involvement of diverse cellular constituents …