Aspergillus fumigatus is a saprotrophic fungus; its primary habitat is the soil. In its ecological
niche, the fungus has learned how to adapt and proliferate in hostile environments. This …

The lungs are important organs that play a critical role in the development of specific
diseases, as well as responding to the effects of drugs, chemicals, and environmental …

Introduction Disease due to pulmonary infection with Aspergillus, and other emerging
opportunistic fungi remains a significant unmet need. Existing antifungal medicines are …

The prevalence of fungal diseases is increasing on a global scale, ranging from acute to
systemic infections caused by commensal or pathogenic microorganisms, often associated …

The lung epithelial lining serves as the primary barrier to inhaled environmental toxins,
allergens, and invading pathogens. Pulmonary fungal infections are devastating and carry …

Background Aspergillus flavus, one of the causative agents of human fungal keratitis, can be
phagocytosed by human corneal epithelial (HCE) cells and the conidia containing …

Aspergillus fumigatus is an environmental filamentous fungus that can be pathogenic for
humans, wherein it is responsible for a large variety of clinical forms ranging from allergic …

A number of epidemiological studies find an association between indoor air dampness and
respiratory health effects. This is often suggested to be linked to enhanced mold growth …

Invasive pulmonary aspergillosis is associated with a high mortality rate and poses a direct
threat to immunocompromised patients. Here, we present the invasive aspergillosis-on-chip …

Fungal infections (mycoses) affect over a billion people per year. Approximately, two million
of these infections are life-threatening, especially for patients with a compromised immune …