Galactomannan Produced by <i>Aspergillus fumigatus</i>: An Update on the Structure, Biosynthesis and Biological Functions of an Emblematic Fungal Biomarker
The galactomannan (GM) that is produced by the human fungal pathogen <em>Aspergillus fumigatus</em> is an emblematic biomarker in medical mycology. The GM is composed of two monosaccharides: mannose and galactofuranose. The furanic configuration of galactose residues, absent in mammals,...
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| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2020-11-01
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| Series: | Journal of Fungi |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2309-608X/6/4/283 |