Cell wall melanin impedes growth of the Cryptococcus neoformans polysaccharide capsule by sequestering calcium
RP Baker, AZ Liu, A Casadevall - Proceedings of the National Academy of …, 2024 - pnas.org
Cryptococcus neoformans has emerged as a frontrunner among deadly fungal pathogens
and is particularly life-threatening for many HIV-infected individuals with compromised …
and is particularly life-threatening for many HIV-infected individuals with compromised …
Growth on Douglas fir media facilitates Cryptococcus virulence factor production and enhances fungal survival against environmental and immune stressors
The yeasts Cryptococcus neoformans and Cryptococcus gattii are fungal pathogens that can
be isolated from the environment, including the surfaces of many plants. Cryptococcus gattii …
be isolated from the environment, including the surfaces of many plants. Cryptococcus gattii …
Investigation of the influence of pH and temperature on melanization and survival under oxidative stress in Cryptococcus neoformans
D Kumari, N Sachivkina, R Pasrija - Archives of Microbiology, 2024 - Springer
Cryptococcus neoformans is an opportunistic pathogenic fungus that produces melanin
during infection, an important virulence factor in Cryptococcal infections that enhances the …
during infection, an important virulence factor in Cryptococcal infections that enhances the …
The role of melanin in fungal disease
RP Baker, A Casadevall, E Camacho… - Melanins: Functions …, 2023 - Springer
Many fungi produce melanins, which can play critical roles in virulence and pathogenicity. In
fungal pathogenic species, melanin confers protection against host immune defense …
fungal pathogenic species, melanin confers protection against host immune defense …