The mucosal surfaces of the human body are challenged by millions of microbes on a daily
basis. Co-evolution with these microbes has led to the development of plastic mechanisms …

Candida albicans is the most common pathogen causing clinical Candida infections.
Neutrophils are a key member of the host innate immunity that plays an essential role in …

Fungal infections are a continuously increasing problem in modern health care.
Understanding the complex biology of the emerging pathogens and unraveling the …

Hookworms cause a major neglected tropical disease, occurring after larvae penetrate the
host skin. Neutrophils are phagocytes that kill large pathogens by releasing neutrophil …

One of defense mechanisms of the human immune system to counteract infection by the
opportunistic fungal pathogen Candida albicans is the recruitment of neutrophils to the site …

Candida albicans causes systemic life-threatening infections, particularly in
immunocompromised individuals, such as patients in intensive care units, patients …

The secretion of virulence factors by parasitic protists into the host environment plays a
fundamental role in multifactorial host–parasite interactions. Several effector proteins are …

Fungal infections are global public health problems and can lead to substantial human
morbidity and mortality. Current antifungal therapy is not satisfactory, especially for invasive …

Candida species are opportunistic fungal pathogens that are part of the normal skin and
mucosal microflora. Overgrowth of Candida can cause infections such as thrush or life …

Fungal infections are a growing health care challenge. Neutrophils play a key role in
defense against fungal infections. There are many effective ways for neutrophils to eliminate …