The Candida albicans Biofilm Matrix: Composition, Structure and Function

A majority of infections caused by Candida albicans—the most frequent fungal pathogen—are associated with biofilm formation. A salient feature of C. albicans biofilms is the presence of the biofilm matrix. This matrix is composed of exopolymeric materials secreted by sessile cells within the biofilm...

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Main Authors: Christopher G. Pierce, Taissa Vila, Jesus A. Romo, Daniel Montelongo-Jauregui, Gina Wall, Anand Ramasubramanian, Jose L. Lopez-Ribot
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-03-01
Series:Journal of Fungi
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2309-608X/3/1/14