Functions of Candida albicans cell wall glycosidases Dfg5p and Dcw1p in biofilm formation and HOG MAPK pathway

Background Candida albicans is a commensal fungus that inhabits the oral mucosal surface and causes oral and systemic candidiasis. Oral candidiasis most commonly occurs in patients with AIDS, denture wearers and newborn children. Systemic candidiasis occurs mainly in immunocompromised patients and p...

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Main Authors: Ryan Mancuso, Jennifer Chinnici, Charlene Tsou, Sujay Busarajan, Raveena Munnangi, Abhiram Maddi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PeerJ Inc. 2018-09-01
Series:PeerJ
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Online Access:https://peerj.com/articles/5685.pdf