The fungal cell wall is essential for growth and survival, and is a key target for antifungal
drugs and the immune system. The cell wall must be robust but flexible, protective and …

Candidiasis can be present as a cutaneous, mucosal or deep-seated organ infection, which
is caused by more than 20 types of Candida sp., with C. albicans being the most common …

The molecular composition of the cell wall is critical for the biology and ecology of each
fungal species. Fungal walls are composed of matrix components that are embedded and …

Glucans are the most abundant polysaccharides in the cell walls of fungi, and their
structures are highly variable. Accordingly, their glucose moieties may be joined through …

The echinocandins are large lipopeptide molecules that are inhibitors of β-(1, 3)-glucan
synthesis, an action that damages fungal cell walls. In vitro and in vivo, the echinocandins …

The cell wall of Saccharomyces cerevisiae is an elastic structure that provides osmotic and
physical protection and determines the shape of the cell. The inner layer of the wall is largely …

Fungal Cell Wall presents a comprehensive examination of the structure, synthesis, and
growth of the fungal cell wall and explores the reasons for the cell wall's importance to the …

Echinocandins are a new generation of novel antifungal agent that inhibit cell wall β (1, 3)-
glucan synthesis and are normally cidal for the human pathogen Candida albicans …

In the yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae, environmental stress conditions that damage the
cell wall lead to activation of the so-called" compensatory mechanism," aimed at preserving …

In the past three decades invasive mycoses have globally emerged as a persistent source of
healthcare-associated infections. The cell wall surrounding the fungal cell opposes the …