Induction and secretion of elastinolytic and proteolytic activity in cultures of Paracoccidioides brasiliensis
P. brasiliensis parasitizes various human tissues and proteinases exported by this fungus may allow it to metabolize and invade host tissues. The influence of the culture medium on the production of proteinases by P. brasiliensis isolates was studied and the export of these enzymes was followed as a...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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São Paulo State University (UNESP)
2008-01-01
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Series: | Revista de Ciências Farmacêuticas Básica e Aplicada |
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Online Access: | http://rcfba.fcfar.unesp.br/index.php/ojs/article/view/498 |