Characterization of an iron permease in Cryptococcus neoformans

Cryptococcus neoformans is an opportunistic fungal pathogen with worldwide distribution. Pathogenesis is mediated by several virulence factors including growth at 37°C, melanin synthesis and capsule formation. Expression of the thick polysaccharide capsule is stimulated under iron-limiting condit...

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Main Author: Simmer, Megan Irene
Language:English
Published: 2009
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/2429/15074

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