The Mediator complex as a master regulator of transcription by RNA polymerase II
The Mediator complex, which in humans is 1.4 MDa in size and includes 26 subunits,
controls many aspects of RNA polymerase II (Pol II) function. Apart from its size, a defining …
controls many aspects of RNA polymerase II (Pol II) function. Apart from its size, a defining …
Antifungal Drug Resistance: Molecular Mechanisms in Candida albicans and Beyond
Fungal infections are a major contributor to infectious disease-related deaths across the
globe. Candida species are among the most common causes of invasive mycotic disease …
globe. Candida species are among the most common causes of invasive mycotic disease …
Transcription regulation by the Mediator complex
J Soutourina - Nature reviews Molecular cell biology, 2018 - nature.com
Alterations in the regulation of gene expression are frequently associated with
developmental diseases or cancer. Transcription activation is a key phenomenon in the …
developmental diseases or cancer. Transcription activation is a key phenomenon in the …
Antifungal drug resistance: evolution, mechanisms and impact
Highlights•Our limited arsenal of antifungals is threatened by drug-resistant fungal
pathogens.•Inherent resistance is when all strains of a species show antifungal …
pathogens.•Inherent resistance is when all strains of a species show antifungal …
Worldwide emergence of resistance to antifungal drugs challenges human health and food security
The recent rate of emergence of pathogenic fungi that are resistant to the limited number of
commonly used antifungal agents is unprecedented. The azoles, for example, are used not …
commonly used antifungal agents is unprecedented. The azoles, for example, are used not …
[HTML][HTML] Structure and mechanism of the RNA polymerase II transcription machinery
AC Schier, DJ Taatjes - Genes & development, 2020 - genesdev.cshlp.org
Abstract RNA polymerase II (Pol II) transcribes all protein-coding genes and many
noncoding RNAs in eukaryotic genomes. Although Pol II is a complex, 12-subunit enzyme, it …
noncoding RNAs in eukaryotic genomes. Although Pol II is a complex, 12-subunit enzyme, it …
Molecular evolution of antifungal drug resistance
The fungal pathogens Candida albicans, Cryptococcus neoformans, and Aspergillus
fumigatus have transitioned from a rare curiosity to a leading cause of human mortality. The …
fumigatus have transitioned from a rare curiosity to a leading cause of human mortality. The …
The fungal CYP51s: their functions, structures, related drug resistance, and inhibitors
J Zhang, L Li, Q Lv, L Yan, Y Wang… - Frontiers in microbiology, 2019 - frontiersin.org
CYP51 (Erg11) belongs to the cytochrome P450 monooxygenase (CYP) superfamily and
mediates a crucial step of the synthesis of ergosterol, which is a fungal-specific sterol. It is …
mediates a crucial step of the synthesis of ergosterol, which is a fungal-specific sterol. It is …
The quiet and underappreciated rise of drug-resistant invasive fungal pathogens
Human fungal pathogens are attributable to a significant economic burden and mortality
worldwide. Antifungal treatments, although limited in number, play a pivotal role in …
worldwide. Antifungal treatments, although limited in number, play a pivotal role in …
Candidiasis: From cutaneous to systemic, new perspectives of potential targets and therapeutic strategies
Candidiasis is an infection caused by fungi from a Candida species, most commonly
Candida albicans. C. albicans is an opportunistic fungal pathogen typically residing on …
Candida albicans. C. albicans is an opportunistic fungal pathogen typically residing on …