Candida glabrata is a yeast of increasing medical relevance, particularly in critically ill
patients. It is the second most isolated Candida species associated with invasive candidiasis …

The cell wall is an essential component in fungal homeostasis. The lack of a covering wall in
human cells makes this component an attractive target for antifungal development. The host …

The phagocytic cells of the innate immune system are an essential first line of antimicrobial
defense, and yet Candida albicans, one of the most problematic fungal pathogens, is …

Candida glabrata (Nakoseomyces glabratus) is a haploid, budding yeast that causes
opportunistic nosocomial infections and is garnering increasing attention in line with its …

Phytopathogen cell wall polysaccharides have important physiological functions. In this
study, we isolated and characterized the alkali-insoluble residue on the inner layers of the …

Reference strains improve reproducibility by standardizing observations and methodology,
which has ultimately led to important insights into fungal pathogenesis. However, recent …

Vaginal infectious diseases caused by viruses and bacteria have been linked to the
occurrence of dysbiosis, that is, a reduction in the abundance of the normally dominating …

Candida species are opportunistic fungal pathogens that are part of the normal skin and
mucosal microflora. Overgrowth of Candida can cause infections such as thrush or life …

Candida (Nakaseomyces) glabrata, an opportunistic human fungal pathogen, causes
mucosal and deep-seated infections in immunocompromised individuals. Recently …

The incidence of human fungal infections is increasing due to the expansion of the
immunocompromised patient population. The continuous use of different antifungal agents …