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Melanization in Cryptococcus neoformans Requires Complex Regulation

Year: 2020

Type: editorial

Abstract: The fungal human pathogen Cryptococcus neoformans undergoes melanization in response to nutrient starvation and exposure to exogenous melanin precursors. Melanization protects the fungus against host defense mechanisms such as oxidative damage and other environmental stressors (e.g., heat/cold stress, antimicrobial compounds, ionizing radiation).

Source: mBio

DOI: 10.1128/mbio.03313-19

Authors: Radames J. B. Cordero, Emma Camacho, Arturo Casadevall

Institution: Johns Hopkins University

Language: English

Topic: Fungal Infections and Studies

Subfield: Epidemiology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,900